Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 12 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 12, a 11.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Weapons possession (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 February 2026 Police data, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 12 vs 143 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cleobury Mortimer saw higher rates of Weapons possession while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 143).