Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY7 · Shropshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hopesay has less crime — 1 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere recorded substantially more crime than Hopesay in February 2026 — 18 incidents compared to 1, a 18.0x difference. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Hopesay recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere — 1 vs 18 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Hopesay is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Ellesmere's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (12 incidents) while Hopesay's was Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.