Crime Rate in Quarry and Coton Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Quarry and Coton Hill

The total recorded crimes in Quarry and Coton Hill, Shropshire, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Quarry and Coton Hill crime rate of 6.61 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 Quarry and Coton Hill, encompassing approximately 15,878 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-15.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
Quarry and Coton Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Mardol Head with total crimes: 7

How safe is Quarry and Coton Hill?

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

  • Relative to Shropshire:

    • In 2024, Quarry and Coton Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Shropshire average, with 1,863 crimes compared to 350. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Quarry and Coton Hill witnessed more crimes than 62 out of 62 other areas in the Shropshire.

    • In 2023, Quarry and Coton Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Shropshire average, with 1,326 crimes compared to 349. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Quarry and Coton Hill witnessed more crimes than 62 out of 62 other areas in the Shropshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Quarry and Coton Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Quarry and Coton Hill has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 6.61 ranking 1th out of 62 in the Shropshire, UK

In 2024, the total Quarry and Coton Hill crimes were 1,863. The crime rate of Quarry and Coton Hill in 2024 was 117.33 (year) or 9.78 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Shropshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Quarry and Coton Hill were around 1,326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.51 (year) or 6.96 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Shropshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Quarry and Coton Hill)CrimesRank (Quarry and Coton Hill)CrimesRank (Quarry and Coton Hill)
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
Bishop's Castle13 56102 6063 63
Corvedale9 5887 63135 57
Ruyton and Baschurch9 59120 57127 58
Llanymynech6 62114 58123 59
Cheswardine3 6395 6292 62

Quarry and Coton Hill 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 45 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (53 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (34 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (35 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 71 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 34 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 318 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202528
May 202534
April 202534
March 202535
February 202520
January 202516
December 202434
November 202421
October 202430
September 202418
August 202431

A total of 595 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202553
May 202548
April 202548
March 202539
February 202543
January 202534
December 202471
November 202449
October 202452
September 202459
August 202454

A total of 100 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20259
May 20253
April 202511
March 20258
February 202514
January 20256
December 202411
November 202412
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 188 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202521
May 202516
April 202516
March 202510
February 202517
January 202513
December 202414
November 202422
October 202415
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20252
May 202510
April 202514
March 202520
February 202517
January 202512
December 202424
November 202414
October 202417
September 202414
August 202423

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20254
April 202511
March 20256
February 20258
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20259
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 83 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 202416
October 202412
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Quarry and Coton Hill in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Quarry and Coton Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting8
Robbery2
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
3. Mardol Head (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Bicycle theft1
Theft from the person1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order1
5. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Claremont Bank (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
7. Claremont Hill (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1

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