Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF11 · Shropshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TF8 · Telford and Wrekin
55
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shifnal has less crime — 51 vs 55 incidents in April 2026.
Shifnal and The Gorge recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 51 and 55 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shifnal sees higher rates of Burglary (6) and Other theft (6), while The Gorge has more Criminal damage & arson (6) and Public order (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shifnal recorded fewer crimes than The Gorge — 51 vs 55 incidents. That is 7% 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 The Gorge had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Shifnal recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 55).