Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY16 · Powys
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY2 · Shropshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Llanllwchaiarn has less crime — 73 vs 130 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded notably higher crime than Llanllwchaiarn in April 2026 — 130 vs 73 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanllwchaiarn sees higher rates of Public order (10), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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, Llanllwchaiarn recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 73 vs 130 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Llanllwchaiarn is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llanllwchaiarn saw higher rates of Public order while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Llanllwchaiarn recorded fewer total crimes (73 vs 130).