Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF7 · Telford and Wrekin
201
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TF9 · Shropshire
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sutton upon Tern has less crime — 37 vs 201 incidents in February 2026.
Madeley recorded substantially more crime than Sutton upon Tern in February 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 37, a 5.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Madeley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Sutton upon Tern has more Drugs (6). Madeley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sutton upon Tern is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sutton upon Tern recorded fewer crimes than Madeley — 37 vs 201 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Sutton upon Tern is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Madeley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Sutton upon Tern had more Drugs. Overall, Sutton upon Tern recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 201).