Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY14 · Cheshire West and Chester
19
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY3 · Shropshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Malpas has less crime — 19 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than Malpas in April 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 19, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Malpas sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3), 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, Malpas recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 19 vs 70 incidents. That is 73% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Malpas recorded fewer total crimes (19 vs 70).