Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF10 · Telford and Wrekin
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TF4 · Telford and Wrekin
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Newport has less crime — 48 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.
Telford recorded substantially more crime than Newport in February 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 48, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport sees higher rates of Other theft (5), while Telford has more Criminal damage & arson (17). 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, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Telford — 48 vs 140 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newport saw higher rates of Other theft while Telford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 140).