Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY6 · Shropshire
5
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY2 · Shropshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Church Stretton has less crime — 5 vs 130 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Church Stretton in April 2026 — 130 incidents compared to 5, a 26.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Church Stretton sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Church Stretton recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 5 vs 130 incidents. That is 96% 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 Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Church Stretton recorded fewer total crimes (5 vs 130).