Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
21
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ellesmere has less crime — 21 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 21, a 6.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Burglary (2), while Shrewsbury has more 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, Ellesmere recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 21 vs 141 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Ellesmere 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 Shrewsbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ellesmere recorded fewer total crimes (21 vs 141).