Broseley Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2026, Broseley recorded 23 crimes across its population of 5,983 residents, translating to a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 people. This figure is 40.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.8% of total crimes (11 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%, 5 incidents) and vehicle crime (13.0%, 3 incidents). These patterns align with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and potential indoor gatherings, which may influence interpersonal crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences in Broseley were 22% below the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies could contribute to this divergence. Anti-social behaviour also fell 12% below the UK average, linked to the area's character as a built-up area within Shropshire, where community engagement initiatives may mitigate disorder. However, vehicle crime in Broseley was 43% above the UK average, a stark contrast that may reflect the presence of car parks or transport hubs that attract opportunistic theft. This mixed profile illustrates the complexity of crime patterns in a small urban environment, where local geography and social structures interact with broader national trends.

February 2026 saw significant fluctuations in crime types compared to January. Vehicle crime surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), potentially linked to seasonal vehicle usage patterns or targeted theft in car parks. Other theft also doubled (from 0 to 2 incidents). Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 21.4% (from 14 to 11 incidents), a shift that may reflect seasonal lulls in alcohol-fuelled incidents or effective community interventions. Broseley's violence and sexual offences rate (1.8 per 1,000) was 22% below the UK average, a figure that could be attributed to the area's character as a built-up area with stronger community policing. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 12% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts in managing public spaces may be effective. Conversely, vehicle crime's 0.5 per 1,000 rate (43% above UK average) highlights a specific vulnerability, tied to the area's transport infrastructure or parking arrangements. For residents, the 200% increase in vehicle crime is a concrete data point that might prompt consideration of car security measures during winter months.

Broseley's crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 in February 2026 marked a 20.8% decrease from January's 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, this equated to approximately 1 crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the local crime frequency. When scaled to population, the monthly exposure meant that 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 260 residents, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime on the community. Broseley's population of 5,983 means that the 23 recorded crimes represent a relatively low proportion of the population compared to larger urban centres, though the 43% above-average rate for vehicle crime indicates specific vulnerabilities. This comparison to national averages underscores the area's unique profile: while it is safer overall than the UK average, targeted issues like vehicle crime suggest that localised factors—such as parking density or traffic patterns—require attention. The 20.8% monthly decline could be partly explained by seasonal factors, as February's low outdoor activity may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime, though the increase in vehicle crime complicates this narrative. Residents may find the 1-in-260 monthly exposure statistic particularly useful for understanding the relative safety of their neighbourhood compared to broader demographic trends.