Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY15 · Powys
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Montgomery has less crime — 1 vs 12 incidents in February 2026.
Cleobury Mortimer recorded substantially more crime than Montgomery in February 2026 — 12 incidents compared to 1, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (9) and Anti-social behaviour (2), while Montgomery has more Vehicle crime (1). 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, Montgomery recorded fewer crimes than Cleobury Mortimer — 1 vs 12 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Montgomery is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cleobury Mortimer saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour while Montgomery had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Montgomery recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 12).