Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY7 · Shropshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hopesay has less crime — 1 vs 12 incidents in February 2026.
Malpas recorded substantially more crime than Hopesay in February 2026 — 12 incidents compared to 1, a 12.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hopesay sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Malpas has more Other theft (4) and Public order (3). 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, Hopesay recorded fewer crimes than Malpas — 1 vs 12 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Hopesay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hopesay saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Malpas had more Other theft and Public order. Overall, Hopesay recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 12).