Crime Rate in The Meres: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Meres

The total recorded crimes in The Meres, Shropshire, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Meres crime rate of 69.18 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 The Meres, encompassing approximately 130 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
The Meres Crime Hotspots

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

  • Frankton Fields with total crimes: 2
  • Church Road with total crimes: 1
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

How safe is The Meres?

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

  • Relative to Shropshire:

    • In 2024, The Meres demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Shropshire average, with 109 crimes compared to 350.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, The Meres recorded fewer crimes than 58 out of 62 other areas in the Shropshire.

    • In 2023, The Meres had fewer crimes than the Shropshire average, with 144 crimes compared to 349. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, The Meres recorded fewer crimes than 55 out of 62 other areas in the Shropshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

The Meres Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the The Meres has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 69.18 ranking 58th out of 62 in the Shropshire, UK

In 2024, the total The Meres crimes were 109. The crime rate of The Meres in 2024 was 837.82 (year) or 69.82 (month) ranking it 59 dangerous area in the Shropshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Meres were around 144 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1106.84 (year) or 92.24 (month) ranking 56 most dangerous area in the Shropshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Meres)CrimesRank (The Meres)CrimesRank (The Meres)
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
Corvedale2 6387 63135 57
Ruyton and Baschurch8 60120 57127 58
Llanymynech10 57114 58123 59
Bishop's Castle5 61102 6063 63
Cheswardine3 6295 6292 62

The Meres Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 202510
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations The Meres in May 2025

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

1. Frankton Fields (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
2. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Brow Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Hardwick View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. School Field Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shrewsbury Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. The Meadows (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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