Shrewsbury vs Stourport-on-Severn — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Shrewsbury

SY1 · Shropshire

141

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Criminal damage & arson11
  • Shoplifting10

Stourport-on-Severn

DY13 · Worcestershire

91

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences43
  • Criminal damage & arson18
  • Shoplifting7

Stourport-on-Severn has less crime — 91 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Shrewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Stourport-on-Severn in April 2026 — 141 vs 91 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Shrewsbury records significantly more (86 vs 43 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shrewsbury or Stourport-on-Severn safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Stourport-on-Severn recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 91 vs 141 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes. Stourport-on-Severn is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Shrewsbury and Stourport-on-Severn?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Shrewsbury recorded 86 incidents of this type vs 43 in Stourport-on-Severn. Overall, Stourport-on-Severn had fewer total crimes (91 vs 141).

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