Shrewsbury vs Stourport-on-Severn — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Shrewsbury

SY2 · Shropshire

134

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Criminal damage & arson26
  • Anti-social behaviour15

Stourport-on-Severn

DY13 · Worcestershire

112

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences29
  • Anti-social behaviour25
  • Criminal damage & arson13

Stourport-on-Severn has less crime — 112 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Shrewsbury saw somewhat more crime than Stourport-on-Severn in February 2026 (134 vs 112 incidents). Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Shrewsbury records significantly more (61 vs 29 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 February 2026 Police data, Stourport-on-Severn recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 112 vs 134 incidents. That is 16% fewer crimes.

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 February 2026, Shrewsbury recorded 61 incidents of this type vs 29 in Stourport-on-Severn. Total crime levels were broadly similar.

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