Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF3 · Telford and Wrekin
254
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TF9 · Shropshire
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sutton upon Tern has less crime — 37 vs 254 incidents in February 2026.
Hollinswood recorded substantially more crime than Sutton upon Tern in February 2026 — 254 incidents compared to 37, a 6.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hollinswood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while Sutton upon Tern has more Drugs (6). Hollinswood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sutton upon Tern is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sutton upon Tern recorded fewer crimes than Hollinswood — 37 vs 254 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Sutton upon Tern 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 Sutton upon Tern had more Drugs. Overall, Sutton upon Tern recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 254).