Shropshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shropshire’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 34.2% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure reflects a persistent trend in the area, where violent crime has consistently outpaced property crime over recent months. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.8% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.9%) and shoplifting (9.0%). The dominance of violent crime over property crime may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the darker evenings typical of late November, which can limit visibility and increase opportunities for incidents in less populated areas. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Shropshire’s rate is 22% below this benchmark. This suggests a localised effort in addressing violent crime may be contributing to the disparity. Meanwhile, property crime rates remain lower than the UK average, with shoplifting and anti-social behaviour both falling significantly below national levels. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping—may have temporarily heightened concerns around public order and retail crime, though these did not dominate the overall picture. The low levels of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000) further indicate that Shropshire’s crime profile is distinct from more densely populated urban areas, where such offences are typically more frequent. This balance between violent and property crime highlights a combination of local demographics, geography, and seasonal events that shape the area’s crime profile.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in Shropshire’s crime mix, with violent crime maintaining its dominance over property crime. The month-on-month increase in possession of weapons (+112.5%, from 8 to 17) raises questions about the underlying factors driving this spike. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 66.7% (from 12 to 4), potentially reflecting seasonal trends or increased security measures around local cycle routes. The overall crime rate remained stable compared to the previous month (4.8 per 1,000), but the proportion of violent crime to property crime has grown. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.8% of all crimes, a figure 22% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or community engagement efforts may be effective in reducing violent crime. However, the rate of anti-social behaviour (0.8 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) both fell significantly below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour 25% lower and shoplifting 37% lower. This contrast underscores the area’s relatively low levels of disorder-related crime, which may be linked to its rural and semi-rural character, where community cohesion and policing presence are often stronger. Residents may find the sharp decrease in robbery (-54.5%, from 11 to 5) particularly reassuring, as this category typically has higher public concern despite its low overall frequency.

Shropshire’s crime rate in November 2025 remained unchanged from the previous month at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, indicating a stable trend over the short term. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 53 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for local residents but must be interpreted alongside the broader monthly exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in comparison to more densely populated regions. This statistic is particularly meaningful when viewed through the lens of Shropshire’s population of 332,455, as it suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than in areas with higher rates. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Shropshire’s crime profile is markedly different from the UK average, with violent crime rates 22% below national levels and property crime categories such as shoplifting and anti-social behaviour also well below the UK benchmarks. This disparity may be attributed to the area’s geographical and demographic characteristics, including its mix of rural and semi-rural communities, which often have lower crime rates due to factors such as stronger social cohesion, lower population density, and targeted local policing strategies. While the overall stability in crime rates is encouraging, the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories—such as the sharp rise in weapons possession—warrant continued monitoring to ensure that emerging trends do not undermine this stability.