WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: West Mercia Police Police

Crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Comprehensive safety analysis for Much Wenlock, localized within Shropshire.

Total Crimes

9
trending_down -40.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

37.77per 1k
trending_down -6.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

4,316

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Burglary2
Other Theft2
Vehicle Crime1
Criminal Damage & Arson1
Violence & Sexual Offences1
Public Order1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Bowling Green Way Map
Burglary: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Falcons Court Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
2
On or near Smithfield Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near B4378 Map
Burglary: 1
1
On or near St Mary'S Road Map
Public order: 1
1
On or near Racecourse Lane Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1
On or near Shrewsbury Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Shropshire district.

Local Rank

#24safest in Shropshire

National Safety

Top 23%Safest

City Average

54.94per 1k

Local Policing

Broseley and Much Wenlock

West Mercia Police

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Local Priorities

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 Sep 2026

Rural Crime - based on resident feedback, crime data and ongoing local concerns

Issued: 30 Jun 2026

Status Update

We will:
- Carry out high intensity targeted patrols focusing on vulnerable locations and properties.
- Visit local farms and offer preventative advice with specialist departments
- Offer farmers and rural residents Smartwater

Actioned: 30 Sep 2026

Theft: 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:
- Conduct high visibility foot patrols in problematic areas.
- Deal robustly with people committing offenses using policing powers.
- Provide crime prevention advice to victims and local neighbourhoods being targeted by offenders
- conduct further neighbourhood priority surveys to identify areas of concern.

Actioned: 30 Sep 2026

Engagement Events

JUL22

Catch Up with Cops

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2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

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Barrow St Cafe, 17 Barrow Street Much Wenlock

AUG1

Catch Up with Cops

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10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Victoria Hall Broseley, High Street Broseley

AUG4

Engagement Van - Morville

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1:00 PM — 1:30 PM

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Morville Village Hall, Bridgnorth

AUG4

Engagement Van - Shipton

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2:00 PM — 2:30 PM

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Shipton Village Hall, Much Wenlock

AUG4

Engagement Van - Much Wenlock

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3:00 PM — 3:30 PM

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St Mary's Lane Car Park, Saint Mary's Lane Much Wenlock

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