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Population and Administration

The population of Worcestershire is 542,107 (2001). The main towns are the cathedral city of Worcester (2001, 93,358) the administrative centre; Bromsgrove (2001, 87,846); and Redditch (2001, 78,813). Other towns of note include Droitwich (1991, 20,966), Evesham (1991, 17,823), Great Malvern (1991, 31,537), Kidderminster (1991, 54,644), and Stourport-on-Severn (1991, 18,283).

The police authority for Worcestershire is the West Mercia Constabulary, with its headquarters in Worcester. A Crown Court sits at Worcester.