Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF11 · Shropshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TF4 · Telford and Wrekin
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shifnal has less crime — 29 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.
Telford recorded substantially more crime than Shifnal in February 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 29, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shifnal sees higher rates of Other theft (3), while Telford has more Anti-social behaviour (23). 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, Shifnal recorded fewer crimes than Telford — 29 vs 140 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Shifnal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shifnal saw higher rates of Other theft while Telford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shifnal recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 140).