Shropshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shropshire’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000, a figure that places it 34.9% below the UK average of 8.6. This disparity underscores the area’s distinct crime profile, shaped by its geographical and demographic characteristics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 40.7% of all incidents—a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category. This dominance may reflect the influence of Shropshire’s urban centres, where interpersonal conflicts are more concentrated. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 18.1% of total crimes, a proportion 35% below the UK average. This suggests a combination of effective community engagement and the area’s relatively low population density, which may reduce opportunities for disorder. Public order offences, at 7.2% of the total, also showed a marked gap from the UK average, likely influenced by seasonal factors. July’s peak tourism season and festivals likely drove increases in certain categories, such as theft from the person, while other areas, like vehicle crime, remained well below national levels. The area’s overall safety, particularly in property-related crimes, aligns with its rural character and limited commercial activity, which may reduce opportunities for burglary and shoplifting. These patterns illustrate a crime picture that, while not immune to seasonal fluctuations, remains significantly more favourable than the UK average in key categories.

July saw a 66.7% rise in theft from the person, increasing from six to ten incidents—a sharp upward trend that may reflect increased foot traffic during summer festivals. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 28.1%, dropping from 32 to 23 cases, possibly linked to improved security measures or seasonal shifts in cycling activity. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 13.7%, with 333 incidents reported, highlighting tensions in public spaces during peak tourist periods. Shropshire’s violent crime rate remains 24% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a consistent trend that may be attributed to the area’s lower population density and community-focused policing strategies. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 49% compared to the UK average, a stark contrast that could reflect the limited presence of high-traffic commercial zones in Shropshire.

Shropshire's crime rate in July 2025 remained stable at 5.5 per 1,000, showing a 1.1% increase from the previous month. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity. Daily crime counts averaged 59 incidents per day, a figure that contextualizes the frequency of reported crimes within the local rhythm of the area. Over the course of July, one crime was reported for every 180 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Shropshire well below the UK average. When scaled to population size, the area’s crime profile highlights its relative safety compared to national trends, with violent crime rates 24% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This contrast underscores the influence of Shropshire’s geography—its rural expanses and smaller urban centres likely contributing to lower rates of property crime and public disorder. The stability in crime trends also aligns with seasonal patterns, as tourism and festivals in July may have driven certain incidents without overwhelming the area’s policing capacity.