Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY16 · Powys
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 73 incidents in April 2026.
Llanllwchaiarn recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 73 incidents compared to 5, a 14.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Llanllwchaiarn has more Public order (10). 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 Llanllwchaiarn — 5 vs 73 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Church Stretton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Church Stretton saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Llanllwchaiarn had more Public order. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 73).