Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF11 · Shropshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TF1 · Telford and Wrekin
180
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shifnal has less crime — 51 vs 180 incidents in April 2026.
Wellington recorded substantially more crime than Shifnal in April 2026 — 180 incidents compared to 51, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shifnal sees higher rates of Burglary (6) and Other theft (6), while Wellington has more Shoplifting (23) and Criminal damage & arson (22). 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 Wellington — 51 vs 180 incidents. That is 72% 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 Wellington had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Shifnal recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 180).