Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF11 · Shropshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TF1 · Telford and Wrekin
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Shifnal has less crime — 29 vs 134 incidents in February 2026.
Wellington recorded substantially more crime than Shifnal in February 2026 — 134 incidents compared to 29, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shifnal sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Wellington has more Anti-social behaviour (20) and Shoplifting (14). 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 Wellington — 29 vs 134 incidents. That is 78% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Wellington had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Shifnal recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 134).