Crime Rate in Ruyton and Baschurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ruyton and Baschurch

The total recorded crimes in Ruyton and Baschurch, Shropshire, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ruyton and Baschurch crime rate of 45.66 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 Ruyton and Baschurch, encompassing approximately 197 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ruyton and Baschurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eyton Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Westfields Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ruyton and Baschurch?

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

  • Relative to Shropshire:

    • In 2024, Ruyton and Baschurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Shropshire average, with 120 crimes compared to 350.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ruyton and Baschurch recorded fewer crimes than 56 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ruyton and Baschurch had fewer crimes than the Shropshire average, with 127 crimes compared to 349. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ruyton and Baschurch recorded fewer crimes than 57 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ruyton and Baschurch Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ruyton and Baschurch has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 45.66 ranking 61th out of 62 in the Shropshire, UK

In 2024, the total Ruyton and Baschurch crimes were 120. The crime rate of Ruyton and Baschurch in 2024 was 608.83 (year) or 50.74 (month) ranking it 57 dangerous area in the Shropshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ruyton and Baschurch were around 127 crimes with yearly crime rate of 644.34 (year) or 53.70 (month) ranking 58 most dangerous area in the Shropshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shropshire)CrimesRank (Shropshire)CrimesRank (Shropshire)
Quarry and Coton Hill132 11,863 11,326 1
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
Llanymynech10 58114 58123 59
Bishop's Castle6 62102 6063 63
Cheswardine4 6395 6292 62

Ruyton and Baschurch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20255
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Ruyton and Baschurch in March 2025

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

1. Eyton Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
2. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westfields Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Firs Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Dunning Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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