Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Malpas has less crime — 12 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere recorded notably higher crime than Malpas in February 2026 — 18 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Malpas has more Public order (3). 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, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere — 12 vs 18 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Malpas is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Malpas had more Public order. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 18).