Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY18 · Powys
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY2 · Shropshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Llanidloes has less crime — 12 vs 130 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Llanidloes in April 2026 — 130 incidents compared to 12, a 10.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanidloes sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Shrewsbury has more Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llanidloes recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 12 vs 130 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Llanidloes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llanidloes saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Shrewsbury had more Shoplifting. Overall, Llanidloes recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 130).