Crime Rate in Shropshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shropshire

The total recorded crimes in Shropshire, Shropshire in January 2025 are around 1,588 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shropshire crime rate of 4.91 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (630) incidents (-6.80% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (223) incidents (4.69% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (129) incidents (2.38% increase)
Shropshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

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

Similarly, the area of Shrewsbury Town (135 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Clun & Bucknell (6 crimes), with a difference of 129 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Shropshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Quarry and Coton Hill108
Battlefield57
Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton56
Castlefields and Ditherington49
Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts48

Safest Wards:

Clee6
Clun5
The Meres5
Chirbury and Worthen4
Brown Clee3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Shrewsbury Town135
Shrewsbury Harlescott Grange98
Ludlow Town83
Shrewsbury Harlescott & Sundorne82
Market Drayton71

Safest Areas:

Trefonen & Pant15
Cressage, Dorrington & Pulverbatch15
Shawbury & Weston11
Bishop's Castle, Brockton & Chirbury11
Clun & Bucknell6

Shropshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 1054 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 131.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 268 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 202412
November 202422
October 202411
September 202418
August 202418
July 202411
June 202434

A total of 312 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 39.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 618 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 77.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 136 reported cases.

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

A total of 5782 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 722.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1202 reported cases.

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

A total of 1104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 138.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 250 reported cases.

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

A total of 152 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202520
December 202414
November 202417
October 202423
September 202416
August 202417
July 202417
June 202428

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 299 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 37.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 54 reported cases.

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

A total of 544 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 68.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 136 reported cases.

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

A total of 2431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 303.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 596 reported cases.

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

A total of 1472 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 184.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 416 reported cases.

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

A total of 1301 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 162.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 298 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Shropshire in January 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
4. Aynesworth Green (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
5. Mayfield Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
6. High Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8

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