Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
143
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ellesmere has less crime — 18 vs 143 incidents in February 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere in February 2026 — 143 incidents compared to 18, a 7.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Shoplifting (2) and Other theft (1), while Shrewsbury has more Anti-social behaviour (21) and Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ellesmere recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 18 vs 143 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Ellesmere is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Other theft while Shrewsbury had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ellesmere recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 143).