Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA45 · Ceredigion
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY1 · Shropshire
141
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
New Quay has less crime — 4 vs 141 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than New Quay in April 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 4, a 35.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: New Quay sees higher rates of Public order (2) and Other theft (1), 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, New Quay recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 4 vs 141 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. New Quay is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, New Quay saw higher rates of Public order and Other theft while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, New Quay recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 141).