Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
ST12 · Staffordshire
22
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
DY14 · Shropshire
11
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 11 vs 22 incidents in March 2026.
Barlaston recorded notably higher crime than Cleobury Mortimer in March 2026 — 22 vs 11 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Barlaston sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (4) and Criminal damage & arson (2), while Cleobury Mortimer has more Other theft (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Barlaston — 11 vs 22 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Barlaston saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Cleobury Mortimer had more Other theft. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 22).