Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY18 · Powys
12
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY3 · Shropshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Llanidloes has less crime — 12 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Llanidloes in April 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 12, a 5.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanidloes sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (2), while Shrewsbury has more Public order (7). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Llanidloes recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 12 vs 70 incidents. That is 83% 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 Public order. Overall, Llanidloes recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 70).