Hopesay vs Whitchurch Rural — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Hopesay

SY7 · Shropshire

1

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Other crime1

Whitchurch Rural

SY13 · Shropshire

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Burglary1

Hopesay has less crime — 1 vs 7 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Whitchurch Rural recorded substantially more crime than Hopesay in April 2026 — 7 incidents compared to 1, a 7.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hopesay sees higher rates of Other crime (1), while Whitchurch Rural has more Violence & sexual offences (6) and Burglary (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hopesay or Whitchurch Rural safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Hopesay recorded fewer crimes than Whitchurch Rural — 1 vs 7 incidents. That is 86% fewer crimes. Hopesay is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Hopesay and Whitchurch Rural?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hopesay saw higher rates of Other crime while Whitchurch Rural had more Violence & sexual offences and Burglary. Overall, Hopesay recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 7).

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