Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF3 · Telford and Wrekin
254
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TF10 · Telford and Wrekin
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 48 vs 254 incidents in February 2026.
Hollinswood recorded substantially more crime than Newport in February 2026 — 254 incidents compared to 48, a 5.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hollinswood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while Newport has more Other theft (5). Hollinswood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newport is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Hollinswood — 48 vs 254 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hollinswood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newport had more Other theft. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 254).