Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF10 · Telford and Wrekin
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TF11 · Shropshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shifnal has less crime — 29 vs 48 incidents in February 2026.
Newport recorded notably higher crime than Shifnal in February 2026 — 48 vs 29 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7), while Shifnal has more Criminal damage & arson (3). 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, Shifnal recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 29 vs 48 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Shifnal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newport saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Shifnal had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shifnal recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 48).