Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA46 · Ceredigion
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
144
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Aberaeron has less crime — 15 vs 144 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Aberaeron in February 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 15, a 9.6x difference. 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, Aberaeron recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 15 vs 144 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Aberaeron is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Aberaeron's top crime category was Criminal damage & arson (4 incidents) while Shrewsbury's was Violence & sexual offences (68 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.