Crime Rate in Shropshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shropshire

The total recorded crimes in Shropshire, UK in May 2025 are around 1,862 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shropshire crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Shropshire, encompassing approximately 323,607 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (803) incidents (19.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (341) incidents (4.60% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (168) incidents (7.69% increase)
Shropshire Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Mardu Lane with total crimes: 18
  • Groton Farm Road with total crimes: 15
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13

Shropshire Police Info:

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Shropshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Quarry and Coton Hill (132 crimes), and the safest, Corvedale (2 crimes), is 130 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Shropshire.

Similarly, the area of Shrewsbury Town (174 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington (14 crimes), with a difference of 160 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Shropshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Quarry and Coton Hill132
Oswestry South73
Oswestry East66
Whitchurch North56
Ludlow North55

Safest Wards:

Belle Vue8
Ruyton and Baschurch8
Bishop's Castle5
Cheswardine3
Corvedale2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Shrewsbury Town174
Oswestry West107
Ludlow Town105
Whitchurch86
Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange85

Safest Areas:

Bayston Hill & Atcham19
Baschurch, Cockshutt & Harmer Hill18
Craven Arms & Broadstone17
Trefonen & Pant17
Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington14

Shropshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (803 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (341 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (671 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (326 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (693 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (263 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 548 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 223 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (630 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (223 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 676 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 213 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (671 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (268 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (602 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (219 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (679 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (226 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (692 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (331 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 630 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 355 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1202 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (596 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8497 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 708.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1202 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025803
April 2025671
March 2025693
February 2025548
January 2025630
December 2024676
November 2024671
October 2024602
September 2024679
August 2024692
July 2024630
June 20241202

A total of 196 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202511
March 202510
February 202511
January 202517
December 202412
November 202422
October 202411
September 202418
August 202418
July 202411
June 202434

A total of 3584 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 298.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 596 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025341
April 2025326
March 2025263
February 2025223
January 2025223
December 2024213
November 2024268
October 2024219
September 2024226
August 2024331
July 2024355
June 2024596

A total of 92 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412

A total of 208 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202518
February 202514
January 202520
December 202414
November 202417
October 202423
September 202416
August 202417
July 202417
June 202428

A total of 1912 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 159.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025168
April 2025156
March 2025138
February 2025149
January 2025129
December 2024126
November 2024168
October 2024150
September 2024137
August 2024156
July 2024137
June 2024298

A total of 476 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202535
March 202545
February 202537
January 202534
December 202441
November 202429
October 202437
September 202433
August 202447
July 202435
June 202456

A total of 108 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 202413
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411
July 202418
June 202414

A total of 2014 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 167.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 416 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025113
April 2025146
March 2025150
February 2025133
January 2025128
December 2024124
November 2024139
October 2024177
September 2024133
August 2024217
July 2024138
June 2024416

A total of 1542 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 128.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 250 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025100
April 2025107
March 2025116
February 2025115
January 2025121
December 2024108
November 2024123
October 2024127
September 2024119
August 2024136
July 2024120
June 2024250

A total of 862 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202550
April 202564
March 202551
February 202579
January 202584
December 202451
November 202441
October 202461
September 202473
August 202488
July 202484
June 2024136

A total of 728 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202542
March 202549
February 202556
January 202550
December 202468
November 202464
October 202452
September 202456
August 202463
July 202455
June 2024136

A total of 421 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202532
March 202533
February 202523
January 202542
December 202423
November 202445
October 202439
September 202435
August 202425
July 202436
June 202454

A total of 1505 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 125.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 268 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025115
April 2025127
March 2025111
February 202598
January 202597
December 202499
November 2024113
October 2024111
September 2024120
August 2024131
July 2024115
June 2024268

High Crime Locations Shropshire in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Shropshire postcode area is presented below.

1. Mardu Lane (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Groton Farm Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order2
Drugs2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting10
Bicycle theft3
5. Davison Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft1
Drugs1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Vehicle crime1

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