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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2988 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 271.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 355 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

A total of 420 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 38.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 47 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

A total of 94 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 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

A total of 1598 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 145.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 217 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

A total of 1292 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 117.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 136 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

A total of 726 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 88 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

A total of 162 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 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

A total of 592 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 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

A total of 367 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 33.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 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

A total of 1237 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 112.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 131 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

A total of 7295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 663.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 803 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

A total of 180 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 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

A total of 80 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 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

A total of 1614 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 146.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 168 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

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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