Crime Rate in Battlefield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Battlefield

The total recorded crimes in Battlefield, Shropshire, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Battlefield crime rate of 6.28 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 Battlefield, encompassing approximately 8,603 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (36.36% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Battlefield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Arlington Way with total crimes: 7
  • Mayfield Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Battlefield?

To understand the safety of Battlefield, we need to analyze Battlefield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Shropshire:

    • In 2024, Battlefield reported a higher crime volume than the Shropshire average, with 634 crimes compared to 350. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Battlefield witnessed more crimes than 57 out of 62 other areas in the Shropshire.

    • In 2023, Battlefield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Shropshire average, with 497 crimes compared to 349. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Battlefield witnessed more crimes than 48 out of 62 other areas in the Shropshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Shropshire, Battlefield has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Battlefield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Battlefield has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 6.28 ranking 6th out of 62 in the Shropshire, UK

In 2024, the total Battlefield crimes were 634. The crime rate of Battlefield in 2024 was 73.70 (year) or 6.14 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Shropshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Battlefield were around 497 crimes with yearly crime rate of 57.77 (year) or 4.81 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Shropshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Battlefield)CrimesRank (Battlefield)CrimesRank (Battlefield)
Quarry and Coton Hill132 11,863 11,326 1
Oswestry South73 2806 21,153 2
Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton53 7765 3884 3
Oswestry East66 3607 9640 6
Castlefields and Ditherington44 14618 7737 4
Sundorne49 9708 4694 5
Whitchurch North56 4614 8532 12
Harlescott33 22640 5583 8
Ludlow North55 5481 14524 13
Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts50 8555 12592 7
Wem45 13520 13579 9
Market Drayton East47 10575 10534 10
Church Stretton and Craven Arms33 21441 18532 11
Market Drayton West45 12566 11517 14
Monkmoor46 11450 16468 17
Meole32 23474 15480 16
Clun39 15246 39228 39
Whitchurch South36 16414 19387 21
Bagley20 42448 17302 29
Tern36 17270 32228 40
Broseley31 25353 23430 18
Bridgnorth West and Tasley35 18370 22346 23
Ellesmere Urban25 32375 20421 19
Underdale33 19308 28396 20
Abbey33 20297 29185 48
Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn32 24371 21313 26
Shifnal South and Cosford25 33335 24366 22
Longden16 49282 31334 24
Ludlow East31 26328 25332 25
Shifnal North27 29318 26274 31
St Martin's21 40260 35304 27
Hodnet20 41313 27236 38
Porthill30 27225 42255 35
Copthorne17 47211 43303 28
Cleobury Mortimer27 28247 38259 33
Ludlow South24 36249 37285 30
Bowbrook17 46285 30219 42
Oswestry West26 30179 48221 41
Albrighton26 31210 44216 43
Belle Vue8 59266 34262 32
Rea Valley16 50266 33247 36
Highley21 39252 36258 34
Radbrook24 34231 41205 44
Shawbury24 35159 54161 53
Alveley and Claverley23 37238 40247 37
Chirbury and Worthen21 38184 47203 45
Much Wenlock20 43167 52189 47
Loton18 44126 56106 61
St Oswald16 51209 45176 51
Clee18 45208 46160 54
Burnell17 48161 53191 46
Prees13 52178 49180 49
Worfield11 55148 55178 50
Whittington12 53174 50168 52
Severn Valley11 56171 51117 60
Brown Clee12 54102 61148 55
The Meres9 58109 59144 56
Corvedale2 6387 63135 57
Ruyton and Baschurch8 60120 57127 58
Llanymynech10 57114 58123 59
Bishop's Castle5 61102 6063 63
Cheswardine3 6295 6292 62

Battlefield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20259
February 202512
January 202510
December 20247
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202515
February 202514
January 202511
December 202418
November 202418
October 202413
September 20248
August 202415
July 20248

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202511
March 202523
February 202512
January 202517
December 202417
November 202414
October 202418
September 202410
August 202416
July 20246

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
January 20258
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Battlefield in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Bicycle theft3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Arlington Way (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mayfield Close (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Roseway (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rosedale (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Albert Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Battlefield Court (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sallet Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Field Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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