Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
DY14 · Shropshire
8
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cleobury Mortimer has less crime — 8 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Cleobury Mortimer in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 8, a 17.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cleobury Mortimer sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (10). 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, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 8 vs 141 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Cleobury Mortimer is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cleobury Mortimer saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Cleobury Mortimer recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 141).