Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY3 · Shropshire
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY13 · Shropshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Whitchurch Rural has less crime — 4 vs 96 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Whitchurch Rural in February 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 4, a 24.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shrewsbury sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (21) and Other theft (8), while Whitchurch Rural has more Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 4 vs 96 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Whitchurch Rural is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shrewsbury saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Whitchurch Rural had more Drugs. Overall, Whitchurch Rural recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 96).