Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF10 · Telford and Wrekin
44
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TF11 · Shropshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 44 vs 51 incidents in April 2026.
Shifnal saw somewhat more crime than Newport in April 2026 (51 vs 44 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (4), while Shifnal has more Burglary (6). 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, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Shifnal — 44 vs 51 incidents. That is 14% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newport saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Shifnal had more Burglary. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 51).