Crime Rate in Bishop's Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishop's Castle

The total recorded crimes in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, UK in July 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Castle crime rate of 16.32 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 Bishop's Castle, encompassing approximately 796 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bishop's Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Corricks Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Kerry Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bishop's Castle?

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

  • Relative to Shropshire:

    • In 2024, Bishop's Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Shropshire average, with 102 crimes compared to 350.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bishop's Castle recorded fewer crimes than 59 out of 62 other areas in the Shropshire.

    • In 2023, Bishop's Castle had fewer crimes than the Shropshire average, with 63 crimes compared to 349. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bishop's Castle recorded fewer crimes than 62 out of 62 other areas in the Shropshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Shropshire, Bishop's Castle has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bishop's Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bishop's Castle has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 16.32 ranking 56th out of 62 in the Shropshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop's Castle crimes were 102. The crime rate of Bishop's Castle in 2024 was 128.04 (year) or 10.67 (month) ranking it 60 dangerous area in the Shropshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop's Castle were around 63 crimes with yearly crime rate of 79.09 (year) or 6.59 (month) ranking 63 most dangerous area in the Shropshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Castle)CrimesRank (Bishop's Castle)CrimesRank (Bishop's Castle)
Quarry and Coton Hill105 11,863 11,326 1
Oswestry South86 2806 21,153 2
Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton73 3765 3884 3
Castlefields and Ditherington46 9618 7737 4
Sundorne46 10708 4694 5
Oswestry East72 4607 9640 6
Harlescott49 5640 5583 8
Battlefield29 28634 6497 15
Market Drayton West49 6566 11517 14
Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts37 16555 12592 7
Wem49 7520 13579 9
Whitchurch North42 11614 8532 12
Market Drayton East48 8575 10534 10
Church Stretton and Craven Arms35 18441 18532 11
Ludlow North40 12481 14524 13
Shifnal North40 13318 26274 31
Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn40 14371 21313 26
Meole33 21474 15480 16
Belle Vue39 15266 34262 32
Monkmoor35 17450 16468 17
Bagley26 31448 17302 29
Broseley27 29353 23430 18
Ellesmere Urban27 30375 20421 19
Whitchurch South33 22414 19387 21
Clun34 19246 39228 39
Underdale17 48308 28396 20
Ludlow East34 20328 25332 25
Shifnal South and Cosford30 25335 24366 22
Bridgnorth West and Tasley29 27370 22346 23
Alveley and Claverley32 23238 40247 37
Longden18 47282 31334 24
Ludlow South31 24249 37285 30
St Martin's30 26260 35304 27
Hodnet21 40313 27236 38
Copthorne22 37211 43303 28
Abbey21 39297 29185 48
Bowbrook18 46285 30219 42
Tern20 43270 32228 40
Rea Valley26 32266 33247 36
Cleobury Mortimer21 38247 38259 33
Oswestry West25 33179 48221 41
Highley25 34252 36258 34
Porthill24 35225 42255 35
Albrighton23 36210 44216 43
Radbrook20 42231 41205 44
Burnell21 41161 53191 46
Loton19 44126 56106 61
Chirbury and Worthen15 53184 47203 45
St Oswald18 45209 45176 51
Clee15 51208 46160 54
Much Wenlock15 54167 52189 47
Prees9 60178 49180 49
Whittington17 49174 50168 52
Worfield12 57148 55178 50
Severn Valley15 50171 51117 60
Brown Clee15 52102 61148 55
Shawbury8 61159 54161 53
The Meres14 55109 59144 56
Corvedale9 5887 63135 57
Ruyton and Baschurch9 59120 57127 58
Llanymynech6 62114 58123 59
Cheswardine3 6395 6292 62

Bishop's Castle 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 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 202414
November 20245
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Bishop's Castle in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bishop's Castle postcode area is presented below.

1. Corricks Rise (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kerry Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Salop Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Welsh Street Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Woodbatch Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Pound Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Market Square (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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