Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY4 · Shropshire
2
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Myddle has less crime — 2 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere recorded substantially more crime than Myddle in February 2026 — 18 incidents compared to 2, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Other theft (1), while Myddle has more Weapons possession (1). 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, Myddle recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere — 2 vs 18 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Myddle is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Myddle had more Weapons possession. Overall, Myddle recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 18).