Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF11 · Shropshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TF9 · Shropshire
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shifnal has less crime — 29 vs 37 incidents in February 2026.
Sutton upon Tern saw somewhat more crime than Shifnal in February 2026 (37 vs 29 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shifnal sees higher rates of Other theft (3) and Criminal damage & arson (3), while Sutton upon Tern has more Drugs (6) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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 Sutton upon Tern — 29 vs 37 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Shifnal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Shifnal saw higher rates of Other theft and Criminal damage & arson while Sutton upon Tern had more Drugs and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shifnal recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 37).