Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY3 · Shropshire
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY13 · Worcestershire
112
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 96 vs 112 incidents in February 2026.
Stourport-on-Severn saw somewhat more crime than Shrewsbury in February 2026 (112 vs 96 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shrewsbury sees higher rates of Other theft (8), while Stourport-on-Severn has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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 Stourport-on-Severn — 96 vs 112 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Shrewsbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shrewsbury saw higher rates of Other theft while Stourport-on-Severn had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 112).