Crime Rate in Shropshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shropshire

The total recorded crimes in Shropshire, UK in July 2025 are around 1,860 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (757) incidents (0.66% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (333) incidents (5.71% increase)
  • Public order: (133) incidents (13.68% increase)
Shropshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Longden Coleham with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

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 (105 crimes), and the safest, Cheswardine (3 crimes), is 102 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Shropshire.

Similarly, the area of Shrewsbury Town (137 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Trefonen & Pant (12 crimes), with a difference of 125 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Shropshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Quarry and Coton Hill105
Oswestry South86
Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton73
Oswestry East72
Harlescott49

Safest Wards:

Ruyton and Baschurch9
Prees9
Shawbury8
Llanymynech6
Cheswardine3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Shrewsbury Town137
Oswestry West121
Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange107
Ludlow Town96
Market Drayton95

Safest Areas:

Woore, Prees & Tilstock20
Hinstock & Hodnet17
Bridgnorth West17
Shawbury & Weston15
Trefonen & Pant12

Shropshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 757 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 333 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (752 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (315 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1746 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 145.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025128
June 2025141
May 2025168
April 2025156
March 2025138
February 2025149
January 2025129
December 2024126
November 2024168
October 2024150
September 2024137
August 2024156

A total of 482 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202554
May 202547
April 202535
March 202545
February 202537
January 202534
December 202441
November 202429
October 202437
September 202433
August 202447

A total of 92 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20259
April 20254
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 202413
October 20247
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 1698 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 217 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025119
June 2025119
May 2025113
April 2025146
March 2025150
February 2025133
January 2025128
December 2024124
November 2024139
October 2024177
September 2024133
August 2024217

A total of 1397 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 116.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 136 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025109
June 2025116
May 2025100
April 2025107
March 2025116
February 2025115
January 2025121
December 2024108
November 2024123
October 2024127
September 2024119
August 2024136

A total of 3281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 273.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 341 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025333
June 2025315
May 2025341
April 2025326
March 2025263
February 2025223
January 2025223
December 2024213
November 2024268
October 2024219
September 2024226
August 2024331

A total of 798 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202578
May 202550
April 202564
March 202551
February 202579
January 202584
December 202451
November 202441
October 202461
September 202473
August 202488

A total of 206 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202532
May 202521
April 202511
March 202510
February 202511
January 202517
December 202412
November 202422
October 202411
September 202418
August 202418

A total of 648 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202558
June 202553
May 202537
April 202542
March 202549
February 202556
January 202550
December 202468
November 202464
October 202452
September 202456
August 202463

A total of 422 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202550
May 202534
April 202532
March 202533
February 202523
January 202542
December 202423
November 202445
October 202439
September 202435
August 202425

A total of 1372 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 114.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 133 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025133
June 2025117
May 2025115
April 2025127
March 2025111
February 202598
January 202597
December 202499
November 2024113
October 2024111
September 2024120
August 2024131

A total of 8174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 681.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 803 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025757
June 2025752
May 2025803
April 2025671
March 2025693
February 2025548
January 2025630
December 2024676
November 2024671
October 2024602
September 2024679
August 2024692

A total of 191 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202515
May 202513
April 202511
March 202518
February 202514
January 202520
December 202414
November 202417
October 202423
September 202416
August 202417

A total of 99 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202511
April 202513
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20247

High Crime Locations Shropshire in July 2025

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

1. Longden Coleham (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Robbery2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Robbery2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. Wingfield Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Shoplifting1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2

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