Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF9 · Shropshire
37
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TF4 · Telford and Wrekin
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Sutton upon Tern has less crime — 37 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.
Telford recorded substantially more crime than Sutton upon Tern in February 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 37, a 3.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sutton upon Tern sees higher rates of Drugs (6), while Telford has more Criminal damage & arson (17). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sutton upon Tern recorded fewer crimes than Telford — 37 vs 140 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Sutton upon Tern is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sutton upon Tern saw higher rates of Drugs while Telford had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Sutton upon Tern recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 140).