Safest Places to Live in Shrewsbury 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Shrewsbury (SY3) recorded the lowest crime rate in Shrewsbury, with 71 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Shrewsbury (SY1) recorded 142 crimes in the same period — 2.0x more than Shrewsbury. Notably, all 3 postcode areas analysed in Shrewsbury recorded fewer than 150 crimes — below the national average. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Violence & sexual offences
71
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
130
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
142
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
142
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
130
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
71
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Shrewsbury?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Shrewsbury (SY3) is the safest area in Shrewsbury, recording 71 crimes — 38% fewer than the average across the 3 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury (SY1) recorded the most crime in Shrewsbury in April 2026, with 142 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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