Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SA45 · Ceredigion
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
New Quay has less crime — 4 vs 21 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere recorded substantially more crime than New Quay in April 2026 — 21 incidents compared to 4, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3) and Burglary (2), while New Quay has more Public order (2) and Other theft (1). 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, New Quay recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere — 4 vs 21 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. New Quay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while New Quay had more Public order and Other theft. Overall, New Quay recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 21).