Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY3 · Shropshire
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere has less crime — 18 vs 96 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere in February 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 18, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2), while Shrewsbury has more Anti-social behaviour (21). 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, Ellesmere recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 18 vs 96 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Ellesmere 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 Shrewsbury had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ellesmere recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 96).