Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY12 · Shropshire
18
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
DY12 · Worcestershire
20
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere has less crime — 18 vs 20 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere and Upper Arley recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 18 and 20 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Upper Arley has more Anti-social behaviour (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ellesmere recorded fewer crimes than Upper Arley — 18 vs 20 incidents. That is 10% 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 Other theft while Upper Arley had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ellesmere recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 20).