Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF11 · Shropshire
29
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TF8 · Telford and Wrekin
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shifnal has less crime — 29 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
The Gorge recorded notably higher crime than Shifnal in February 2026 — 62 vs 29 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shifnal sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (3), while The Gorge has more Anti-social behaviour (16). 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 The Gorge — 29 vs 62 incidents. That is 53% 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 Criminal damage & arson while The Gorge had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shifnal recorded fewer total crimes (29 vs 62).