Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY16 · Powys
73
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY3 · Shropshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shrewsbury has less crime — 70 vs 73 incidents in April 2026.
Llanllwchaiarn and Shrewsbury recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 73 and 70 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Llanllwchaiarn sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (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, Shrewsbury recorded fewer crimes than Llanllwchaiarn — 70 vs 73 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes. Shrewsbury is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Llanllwchaiarn saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shrewsbury recorded fewer total crimes (70 vs 73).