Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY13 · Shropshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 4 vs 18 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in February 2026 — 18 incidents compared to 4, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Other theft (1), while Whitchurch Rural has more Drugs (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, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere — 4 vs 18 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural 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 Whitchurch Rural had more Drugs. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 18).