Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
SA45 · Ceredigion
4
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
SY3 · Shropshire
70
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
New Quay has less crime — 4 vs 70 incidents in April 2026.
Shrewsbury recorded substantially more crime than New Quay in April 2026 — 70 incidents compared to 4, a 17.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: New Quay sees higher rates of Other theft (1), 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, New Quay recorded fewer crimes than Shrewsbury — 4 vs 70 incidents. That is 94% 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 Other theft while Shrewsbury had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, New Quay recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 70).