Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY18 · Powys
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 8 vs 12 incidents in February 2026.
Llanidloes recorded notably higher crime than Church Stretton in February 2026 — 12 vs 8 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Llanidloes has more Public order (2). 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, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Llanidloes — 8 vs 12 incidents. That is 33% fewer crimes. Church Stretton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Church Stretton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Llanidloes had more Public order. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 12).