Ellesmere vs Hopesay — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Ellesmere

SY12 · Shropshire

21

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences11
  • Criminal damage & arson3
  • Burglary2

Hopesay

SY7 · Shropshire

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Hopesay has less crime — 1 vs 21 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Ellesmere recorded substantially more crime than Hopesay in April 2026 — 21 incidents compared to 1, a 21.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (11) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Hopesay has more Other crime (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ellesmere or Hopesay safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hopesay recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere — 1 vs 21 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Hopesay is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Ellesmere and Hopesay?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Hopesay had more Other crime. Overall, Hopesay recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 21).

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