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 May 2025 are around 5 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop's Castle 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 Bishop's Castle, encompassing approximately 796 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bishop's Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Market Square with total crimes: 2
  • Kerry Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Copall Paddock with total crimes: 1

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 May 2025 the Bishop's Castle has recorded 5 crimes with crime rate of 6.28 ranking 61th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop's Castle)CrimesRank (Bishop's Castle)CrimesRank (Bishop's Castle)
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
Battlefield54 6634 6497 15
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
Cheswardine3 6295 6292 62

Bishop's Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
October 20243
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 202414
November 20245
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bishop's Castle in May 2025

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

1. Market Square (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Kerry Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Copall Paddock (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1

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