Broseley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Broseley's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national trends is most striking in burglary, which reported 8 incidents (1.3 per 1,000 residents) — 333% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The area's overall crime profile shows a distinct pattern, with property crimes dominating at 14 (42.4% of total crimes), followed by violent crimes at 9 (27.3%). This imbalance may reflect Broseley's character as a small built-up area within Shropshire, where residential properties and limited commercial activity create specific vulnerabilities. Seasonal factors in October, including darker evenings and Halloween, could contribute to increased burglary risks, though this remains speculative without further data. The area's low violence and sexual offences rate (1.5 per 1,000) — 44% below the UK average — may be linked to Broseley's quieter, more rural character compared to larger urban centres. This suggests a crime picture shaped more by property-related concerns than interpersonal violence, a trend consistent with areas where community cohesion and lower population density act as deterrents to certain crime types.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in burglary cases compared to September, rising from 2 to 8 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average for burglary, highlights a sharp local anomaly that warrants attention. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, increasing 250% (from 2 to 7 cases) — a jump that may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related disturbances. Conversely, violence and sexual offences declined by 35.7% (from 14 to 9 cases), aligning with the area's consistently low rates for this category. The property crime dominance (42.4% of total crimes) contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime typically accounts for a larger share. Broseley's burglary rate is 333% above the UK average, a figure that stands out against the area's otherwise favourable crime profile. For residents, the daily crime count of roughly 1 incident per day — though low — includes a significant proportion of property-related crimes, suggesting targeted awareness around home security could be particularly valuable.

Broseley's crime rate in October 2025 (5.5 per 1,000) represents a 26.9% increase from September's 4.4 per 1,000, marking the highest monthly rate since at least 2023. This rise, however, still leaves the area significantly safer than the UK average, with crime rates 28.6% lower nationally. On a daily basis, Broseley experienced approximately 1 reported crime per day in October, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 181 residents. This compares to the UK average, though specific national daily or monthly exposure figures are not available for direct comparison. The population context further underscores Broseley's relative safety — with 5,983 residents, the area's crime rate suggests a level of security that outperforms many similarly sized towns. While the 26.9% month-on-month increase is notable, it remains modest in absolute terms, with total crimes rising from 30 (September) to 33. This suggests that local factors, rather than systemic issues, may be influencing the current crime trends, particularly in areas like burglary where the rate has surged dramatically.