Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Malpas has less crime — 19 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Malpas in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 19, a 7.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malpas sees higher rates of Public order (8) and Anti-social behaviour (3), while Shrewsbury has more Criminal damage & arson (11) and Shoplifting (10). 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, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 19 vs 141 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Malpas is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Malpas saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 141).