Crime Rate in Shropshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shropshire

The total recorded crimes in Shropshire, UK in March 2025 are around 1,692 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shropshire crime rate of 5.23 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (693) incidents (26.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (263) incidents (17.94% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (150) incidents (12.78% increase)
Shropshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 22
  • Hospital with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

Shropshire Police Info:

West Mercia Police
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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, Cheswardine (4 crimes), is 128 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Shropshire.

Similarly, the area of Shrewsbury Town (154 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Trefonen & Pant (14 crimes), with a difference of 140 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Shropshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Quarry and Coton Hill132
Battlefield62
Oswestry East57
Harlescott53
Oswestry South53

Safest Wards:

St Oswald9
Loton9
Ruyton and Baschurch9
Bishop's Castle6
Cheswardine4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Shrewsbury Town154
Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne93
Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange90
Market Drayton76
Oswestry West74

Safest Areas:

Church Stretton20
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury18
Ruyton-XI-Towns, West Felton & Whittington17
Hinstock & Hodnet15
Trefonen & Pant14

Shropshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 649 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 64.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 136 reported cases.

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

A total of 7023 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 702.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1202 reported cases.

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

A total of 748 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 74.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 136 reported cases.

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

A total of 164 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 2917 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 291.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 596 reported cases.

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

A total of 184 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

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

A total of 1755 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 175.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 416 reported cases.

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

A total of 1335 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 133.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 250 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 1263 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 126.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 268 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 394 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 39.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

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

A total of 355 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

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

A total of 1588 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 158.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 298 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Shropshire in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Possession of weapons1
Bicycle theft1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
4. Aynesworth Green (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery1
5. Mardol Head (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Public order2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Theft from the person1
Drugs1

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