Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF11 · Shropshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
TF5 · Telford and Wrekin
35
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Wellington has less crime — 35 vs 51 incidents in April 2026.
Shifnal saw somewhat more crime than Wellington in April 2026 (51 vs 35 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shifnal sees higher rates of Burglary (6) and Other theft (6), while Wellington has more Criminal damage & arson (4) and Shoplifting (3). 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, Wellington recorded fewer crimes than Shifnal — 35 vs 51 incidents. That is 31% fewer crimes. Wellington 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 Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Wellington recorded fewer total crimes (35 vs 51).