Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF7 · Telford and Wrekin
183
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
TF11 · Shropshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shifnal has less crime — 51 vs 183 incidents in April 2026.
Madeley recorded substantially more crime than Shifnal in April 2026 — 183 incidents compared to 51, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Madeley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Shifnal has more Other theft (6). 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, Shifnal recorded fewer crimes than Madeley — 51 vs 183 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Shifnal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Madeley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Shifnal had more Other theft. Overall, Shifnal recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 183).