Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
DY14 · Shropshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 8 incidents in April 2026.
Cleobury Mortimer recorded notably higher crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 8 vs 5 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Cleobury Mortimer — 5 vs 8 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Church Stretton is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Church Stretton recorded 2 incidents of this type vs 7 in Cleobury Mortimer. Total crime levels were broadly similar.