Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY15 · Powys
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Montgomery has less crime — 1 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Montgomery in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 1, a 143.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Montgomery sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Shrewsbury has more Violence & sexual offences (68) and Anti-social behaviour (21). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Montgomery recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 1 vs 143 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Montgomery is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Montgomery saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Shrewsbury had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Montgomery recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 143).