Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY1 · Shropshire
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
SY3 · Shropshire
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 96 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury saw somewhat more crime than Shrewsbury in February 2026 (143 vs 96 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shrewsbury sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Shrewsbury has more Other theft (8). 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, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 96 vs 143 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Shrewsbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shrewsbury saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Shrewsbury had more Other theft. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (96 vs 143).