Crime Rate in Cheswardine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cheswardine

The total recorded crimes in Cheswardine, Shropshire, UK in February 2026 are around 7 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cheswardine crime rate of 63.58 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 Cheswardine, encompassing approximately 110 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cheswardine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dodecote Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Villa Farm Close with total crimes: 1
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cheswardine?

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

  • Relative to Shropshire:

    • In 2024, Cheswardine demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Shropshire average, with 95 crimes compared to 350.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cheswardine recorded fewer crimes than 61 out of 62 other areas in the Shropshire.

    • In 2023, Cheswardine had fewer crimes than the Shropshire average, with 92 crimes compared to 349. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cheswardine recorded fewer crimes than 61 out of 62 other areas in the Shropshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Shropshire, Cheswardine has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Cheswardine Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Cheswardine crimes were 95. The crime rate of Cheswardine in 2024 was 862.85 (year) or 71.90 (month) ranking it 62 dangerous area in the Shropshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cheswardine were around 92 crimes with yearly crime rate of 835.60 (year) or 69.63 (month) ranking 62 most dangerous area in the Shropshire.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Cheswardine)CrimesRank (Cheswardine)CrimesRank (Cheswardine)
Quarry and Coton HillNA NA1,863 11,326 1
Oswestry SouthNA NA806 21,153 2
Bayston Hill, Column and SuttonNA NA765 3884 3
Castlefields and DitheringtonNA NA618 7737 4
SundorneNA NA708 4694 5
HarlescottNA NA640 5583 8
Oswestry EastNA NA607 9640 6
BattlefieldNA NA634 6497 15
Bridgnorth East and Astley AbbottsNA NA555 12592 7
Whitchurch NorthNA NA614 8532 12
WemNA NA520 13579 9
Market Drayton EastNA NA575 10534 10
Church Stretton and Craven ArmsNA NA441 18532 11
Market Drayton WestNA NA566 11517 14
Ludlow NorthNA NA481 14524 13
MeoleNA NA474 15480 16
MonkmoorNA NA450 16468 17
BagleyNA NA448 17302 29
BroseleyNA NA353 23430 18
Ellesmere UrbanNA NA375 20421 19
Whitchurch SouthNA NA414 19387 21
UnderdaleNA NA308 28396 20
Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston RhynNA NA371 21313 26
Shifnal South and CosfordNA NA335 24366 22
Bridgnorth West and TasleyNA NA370 22346 23
LongdenNA NA282 31334 24
Ludlow EastNA NA328 25332 25
Shifnal NorthNA NA318 26274 31
St Martin'sNA NA260 35304 27
HodnetNA NA313 27236 38
CopthorneNA NA211 43303 28
AbbeyNA NA297 29185 48
Ludlow SouthNA NA249 37285 30
BowbrookNA NA285 30219 42
Belle VueNA NA266 34262 32
TernNA NA270 32228 40
Cleobury MortimerNA NA247 38259 33
Rea ValleyNA NA266 33247 36
HighleyNA NA252 36258 34
PorthillNA NA225 42255 35
Alveley and ClaverleyNA NA238 40247 37
ClunNA NA246 39228 39
Oswestry WestNA NA179 48221 41
RadbrookNA NA231 41205 44
AlbrightonNA NA210 44216 43
Chirbury and WorthenNA NA184 47203 45
St OswaldNA NA209 45176 51
BurnellNA NA161 53191 46
CleeNA NA208 46160 54
Much WenlockNA NA167 52189 47
PreesNA NA178 49180 49
WorfieldNA NA148 55178 50
WhittingtonNA NA174 50168 52
Severn ValleyNA NA171 51117 60
ShawburyNA NA159 54161 53
Brown CleeNA NA102 61148 55
The MeresNA NA109 59144 56
LotonNA NA126 56106 61
CorvedaleNA NA87 63135 57
Ruyton and BaschurchNA NA120 57127 58
LlanymynechNA NA114 58123 59
Bishop's CastleNA NA102 6063 63

Cheswardine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

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

In August 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

In July 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In May 2025, Burglary dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Vehicle 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20261
December 20255
November 20257
October 20255
September 20254
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

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

MonthCount
February 20261
October 20252
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20251
March 20251

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
October 20252
September 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
June 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20252
June 20251
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Cheswardine in February 2026

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

1. Dodecote Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Villa Farm Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Sandbrook Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Ellam Piece (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Symons Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Comptons (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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