Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY11 · Worcestershire
244
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
SY1 · Shropshire
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 143 vs 244 incidents in February 2026.
Kidderminster recorded notably higher crime than Shrewsbury in February 2026 — 244 vs 143 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Kidderminster sees higher rates of Shoplifting (32), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Kidderminster — 143 vs 244 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Kidderminster is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Kidderminster saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (143 vs 244).