Crime Rate in Whitchurch North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitchurch North

The total recorded crimes in Whitchurch North, Shropshire, UK in March 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitchurch North crime rate of 7.40 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 Whitchurch North, encompassing approximately 5,674 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
Whitchurch North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thompson Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Mainwaring Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Meadow View Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Whitchurch North?

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

  • Relative to Shropshire:

    • In 2024, Whitchurch North reported a higher crime volume than the Shropshire average, with 614 crimes compared to 350. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Whitchurch North witnessed more crimes than 55 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Whitchurch North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Shropshire average, with 532 crimes compared to 349. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Whitchurch North witnessed more crimes than 52 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitchurch North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Whitchurch North has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 7.40 ranking 10th out of 62 in the Shropshire, UK

In 2024, the total Whitchurch North crimes were 614. The crime rate of Whitchurch North in 2024 was 108.20 (year) or 9.02 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Shropshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitchurch North were around 532 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.75 (year) or 7.81 (month) ranking 12 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
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

Whitchurch North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20259
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 224 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202521
January 202513
December 202418
November 202423
October 202422
September 202415
August 202419
July 202416
June 202426
May 202419
April 202417

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20252
December 20247
November 202412
October 20244
September 20244
August 202415
July 20244
June 202426
May 202410
April 20246

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
May 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Whitchurch North in March 2025

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

1. Thompson Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Mainwaring Drive (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Meadow View Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Waterfront View (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chester Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Gambrell Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Alkmund Meadow (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B5398 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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