Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY7 · Shropshire
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY13 · Shropshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hopesay has less crime — 1 vs 4 incidents in February 2026.
Whitchurch Rural recorded substantially more crime than Hopesay in February 2026 — 4 incidents compared to 1, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hopesay sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (1), while Whitchurch Rural has more Violence & sexual offences (3) and Drugs (1). 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 Whitchurch Rural — 1 vs 4 incidents. That is 75% 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 Whitchurch Rural had more Violence & sexual offences and Drugs. Overall, Hopesay recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 4).