Shifnal vs Telford — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Shifnal

TF11 · Shropshire

51

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences28
  • Burglary6
  • Other theft6

Telford

TF4 · Telford and Wrekin

107

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Criminal damage & arson13
  • Shoplifting8

Shifnal has less crime — 51 vs 107 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Shifnal or Telford safer?

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.

What are the main differences in crime between Shifnal and Telford?

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).

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