Shropshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Shropshire's crime rate stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, 34.2% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure underscores the area's relatively low crime profile, a pattern consistent with its rural character and limited urban density. The breakdown of crimes revealed a stark imbalance between property and violent offences, with violent crimes (667 incidents) accounting for 41.8% of all reported crimes—nearly double the share of property crimes (511 incidents). Violence and sexual offences dominated the category, contributing 2.0 per 1,000 residents, 22% below the UK average for this type. This dominance of violent crime may reflect seasonal pressures, such as the transition to darker evenings during November, which could limit visibility and increase opportunities for targeted offences. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, remained 25% below the UK average, linked to local initiatives or community cohesion efforts. Shoplifting, while 37% below the UK average, still accounted for 9% of total incidents, likely driven by high-street retail activity in towns like Shrewsbury. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and shorter daylight hours—may have influenced crime patterns, with darker evenings exacerbating incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall stability in crime rates compared to previous months suggests that local policing strategies or community engagement efforts may be effectively managing risks. This interplay between seasonal factors and local conditions highlights the need for continued monitoring of crime trends as the year progresses.

November saw an 112.5% increase in possession of weapons, rising from 8 to 17 incidents. This spike, while small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened tensions during seasonal events like Bonfire Night. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 66.7%, from 12 to 4, likely due to reduced outdoor activity as evenings grew darker. The balance between property and violent crime shifted markedly, with violent crimes comprising 41.8% of total incidents—significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This contrast suggests that local factors, such as population density or community dynamics, may influence crime patterns differently than national trends. Anti-social behaviour remained 25% below the UK average, indicating effective local policing or community engagement efforts in managing disorder.

Shropshire's crime rate remained stable at 4.8 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant short-term shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 53 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents, illustrating the relative frequency of crime within the population. When compared to the UK average, Shropshire's rate remains lower, but the local context—such as the area's rural character and limited urban centres—may partly explain this divergence. The monthly exposure metric, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides a tangible sense of how crime affects daily life in Shropshire. The stability in crime rates, despite seasonal factors like Bonfire Night, suggests that existing community initiatives or policing strategies may be effectively mitigating risks.