Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF11 · Shropshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TF4 · Telford and Wrekin
107
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shifnal has less crime — 51 vs 107 incidents in April 2026.
Telford recorded notably higher crime than Shifnal in April 2026 — 107 vs 51 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shifnal sees higher rates of Burglary (6) and Other theft (6), while Telford has more Criminal damage & arson (13) and Shoplifting (8). 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, Shifnal recorded fewer crimes than Telford — 51 vs 107 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Shifnal is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shifnal saw higher rates of Burglary and Other theft while Telford had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Shifnal recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 107).