Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY18 · Powys
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llanidloes has less crime — 12 vs 21 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere recorded notably higher crime than Llanidloes in April 2026 — 21 vs 12 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Llanidloes has more Anti-social behaviour (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llanidloes recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere — 12 vs 21 incidents. That is 43% fewer crimes. Llanidloes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Burglary while Llanidloes had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Llanidloes recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 21).