WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Mercia Police Police

Crime in Loton, Shropshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Loton, localized within Shropshire.

Total Crimes

6
trending_down -40.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

24.69per 1k
trending_down -9.8% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

4,495

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences6

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Broxtons Wood Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near Valeswood Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Darby Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Shropshire district.

Local Rank

#10safest in Shropshire

National Safety

Top 7%Safest

City Average

54.94per 1k

Local Policing

Oswestry Rural South

West Mercia Police

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Local Priorities

Speeding: This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

Issued: 30 Jun 2026

Status Update

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available equipment such as a Trucam and Speed monitoring devices.
- Complete enforcement campaigns, offering advice, guidance and awareness as well as enforcement.
- Ensure officers positively target areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Anti social Behaviour - This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

Issued: 30 Jun 2026

Status Update

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing ASB, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Drug Dealing: This is a priority for the next three months based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns.

Issued: 30 Jun 2026

Status Update

We will:
- Deal robustly with people committing offences, making use of available legislation to divert offenders and prevent harm.
- Ensure officers are visible in areas of heightened concern.
- Conduct further neighbourhood surveys to identify areas of concern.
- Provide crime prevention advice to local neighbourhoods being targeted by offenders

Actioned: 30 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUL14

Community meeting

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9:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Trefonen Village Hall, Oswestry

JUL14

Community meeting/Police surgery

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10:30 AM — 12:30 PM

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Knockin village hall, Oswestry

JUL16

Community meeting/Police surgery

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9:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Rhydycroesau Village Hall, Oswestry

JUL28

Community event

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9:30 AM — 11:30 AM

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Trefonen Village Hall, Oswestry

JUL28

Community Event

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10:30 AM — 12:30 PM

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The Parish Church of Saint Philip and Saint James Morton, 2 Sunnyhurst Morton Oswestry

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