Crime Rate in Shawbirch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shawbirch

The total recorded crimes in Shawbirch, Telford and Wrekin, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shawbirch crime rate of 3.18 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 Shawbirch, encompassing approximately 4,712 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shawbirch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Hopkins Heath with total crimes: 2
  • St Marks Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shawbirch?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Shawbirch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 159 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shawbirch recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shawbirch had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 153 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shawbirch recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Telford and Wrekin, Shawbirch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Shawbirch Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shawbirch has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 3.18 ranking 27th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Shawbirch crimes were 159. The crime rate of Shawbirch in 2024 was 33.74 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shawbirch were around 153 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.47 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)
Ketley & Overdale188 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill139 31,657 31,726 2
Haygate137 41,869 21,658 3
The Nedge185 21,554 41,326 5
Malinslee & Dawley Bank109 51,346 51,471 4
Woodside61 81,118 61,069 6
Dawley & Aqueduct66 6859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery47 11899 7997 8
Donnington62 7640 11888 9
Oakengates & Ketley Bank59 9832 9869 10
Priorslee35 17664 10575 13
College54 10566 13503 17
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench44 12555 14618 11
Brookside39 16554 15588 12
Horsehay & Lightmoor32 18586 12321 21
Muxton44 13432 20441 19
Arleston41 15471 18565 14
Newport North & West41 14509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall28 21433 19504 16
St Georges18 26530 16458 18
Newport South & East31 19280 23272 22
Ironbridge Gorge23 23299 21340 20
Apley Castle31 20260 25226 25
Wrockwardine27 22285 22261 23
Edgmond & Ercall Magna19 24180 27257 24
Dothill18 25273 24215 27
Ercall13 28251 26221 26
Park13 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton4 3032 3040 30

Shawbirch Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

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

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
April 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Shawbirch in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Hopkins Heath (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. St Marks Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Glade Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Span Meadow (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Acorn Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Horsechestnut Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Mere Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. B5063 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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