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 March 2025 are around 132 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Quarry and Coton Hill crime rate of 8.31 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-9.30% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
Quarry and Coton Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Mardol Head with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Quarry and Coton Hill has recorded 132 crimes with crime rate of 8.31 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shropshire)CrimesRank (Shropshire)CrimesRank (Shropshire)
Oswestry South53 5806 21,153 2
Battlefield62 2634 6497 15
Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton51 6765 3884 3
Oswestry East57 3607 9640 6
Castlefields and Ditherington43 9618 7737 4
Sundorne45 8708 4694 5
Harlescott53 4640 5583 8
Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts34 18555 12592 7
Bridgnorth West and Tasley46 7370 22346 23
Whitchurch North42 10614 8532 12
Wem28 23520 13579 9
Market Drayton East38 15575 10534 10
Church Stretton and Craven Arms40 13441 18532 11
Market Drayton West41 12566 11517 14
Tern41 11270 32228 40
Ludlow North27 25481 14524 13
Meole38 14474 15480 16
Monkmoor37 16450 16468 17
Bagley24 27448 17302 29
Shifnal North35 17318 26274 31
Broseley26 26353 23430 18
Ellesmere Urban24 29375 20421 19
Whitchurch South30 22414 19387 21
Shifnal South and Cosford33 19335 24366 22
Underdale22 32308 28396 20
Copthorne33 20211 43303 28
Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn31 21371 21313 26
Longden28 24282 31334 24
Ludlow East19 35328 25332 25
St Martin's24 28260 35304 27
Hodnet15 46313 27236 38
Abbey13 54297 29185 48
Ludlow South21 34249 37285 30
Bowbrook16 41285 30219 42
The Meres23 30109 59144 56
Shawbury22 31159 54161 53
Belle Vue15 47266 34262 32
Cleobury Mortimer15 45247 38259 33
Rea Valley13 52266 33247 36
Porthill21 33225 42255 35
Highley16 40252 36258 34
Albrighton19 36210 44216 43
Alveley and Claverley13 53238 40247 37
Oswestry West18 37179 48221 41
Burnell17 38161 53191 46
Clun15 43246 39228 39
Severn Valley16 39171 51117 60
Radbrook16 42231 41205 44
Corvedale15 4487 63135 57
Chirbury and Worthen12 56184 47203 45
St Oswald9 59209 45176 51
Clee10 57208 46160 54
Much Wenlock13 50167 52189 47
Worfield14 48148 55178 50
Prees13 51178 49180 49
Whittington14 49174 50168 52
Brown Clee13 55102 61148 55
Loton9 60126 56106 61
Ruyton and Baschurch9 61120 57127 58
Llanymynech10 58114 58123 59
Bishop's Castle6 62102 6063 63
Cheswardine4 6395 6292 62

Quarry and Coton Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (30 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202520
January 202516
December 202434
November 202421
October 202430
September 202418
August 202431
July 202435
June 202442
May 202426
April 202430

A total of 134 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202514
January 20256
December 202411
November 202412
October 20248
September 20245
August 20249
July 202411
June 202428
May 20245
April 202417

A total of 77 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20259
December 20243
November 202416
October 202412
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246

A total of 620 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202543
January 202534
December 202471
November 202449
October 202452
September 202459
August 202454
July 202446
June 202470
May 202444
April 202459

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20258
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 202414
May 20243
April 20248

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20249
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202517
January 202512
December 202424
November 202414
October 202417
September 202414
August 202423
July 202411
June 202420
May 202413
April 202419

A total of 193 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202517
January 202513
December 202414
November 202422
October 202415
September 202417
August 202419
July 202419
June 202418
May 202411
April 202418

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20256
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Quarry and Coton Hill in March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
2. Mardol Head (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
6. Castle Foregate (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
8. High Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. St Alkmond'S Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mardol (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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