Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA46 · Ceredigion
15
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY3 · Shropshire
96
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Aberaeron has less crime — 15 vs 96 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Aberaeron in February 2026 — 96 incidents compared to 15, a 6.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aberaeron sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Shrewsbury has more Other theft (8). 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, Aberaeron recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 15 vs 96 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Aberaeron is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Aberaeron saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Shrewsbury had more Other theft. Overall, Aberaeron recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 96).