Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SY15 · Powys
1
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
SY13 · Shropshire
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Montgomery has less crime — 1 vs 4 incidents in February 2026.
Whitchurch Rural recorded substantially more crime than Montgomery in February 2026 — 4 incidents compared to 1, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Montgomery sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (1), while Whitchurch Rural has more Violence & sexual offences (3) and Drugs (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Montgomery recorded fewer crimes than Whitchurch Rural — 1 vs 4 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Montgomery is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Montgomery saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Whitchurch Rural had more Violence & sexual offences and Drugs. Overall, Montgomery recorded fewer total crimes (1 vs 4).