Shropshire Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 saw Shropshire’s crime rate remain 29.7% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000 residents, with a total of 1,483 crimes reported. The area’s violent crime rate—645 incidents, or 43.5% of all crimes—stood at 1.9 per 1,000, 18% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour (232 incidents) and criminal damage (137 incidents) followed, both significantly below national averages. This winter month, marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, may partly explain the relative stability in property crimes, which accounted for 29.7% of all incidents. While violent crime remains the most prevalent category, the seasonal context suggests a potential alignment with reduced social interaction during colder weather. The data also highlights a stark contrast with the UK average for shoplifting, where Shropshire’s rate of 0.3 per 1,000 was 48% below the national figure. However, this does not negate the need for vigilance, as the sharp rise in theft from the person—now 8 incidents compared to 2 in January—warrants attention. The area’s crime profile, shaped by its mix of rural and urban pockets, continues to show resilience, but targeted awareness around personal property security is advised.

February 2026 marked a 300% increase in theft from the person, rising from 2 to 8 incidents—a stark anomaly in an otherwise stable month. Shoplifting also surged by 51.4%, climbing from 70 to 106 incidents, a jump that may reflect seasonal shopping patterns or heightened retail activity in the area. Robbery incidents rose by 33.3% (6 to 8), though these remain far below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both fell, with burglary dropping 38.7% (62 to 38) and vehicle crime declining 71% (4 to 35) compared to January. These decreases align with Shropshire’s consistently low rates for these categories, which are 60% and 71% below the UK average respectively. The violent crime rate, while remaining the most common category, was 1.9 per 1,000—18% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Residents should note that the 300% spike in theft from the person is a critical data point, suggesting a need for heightened personal security measures in public spaces.

Shropshire’s crime rate in February 2026 rose 4.0% from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000 to 4.5 per 1,000, a modest but notable increase. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 53 crimes per day—a local figure that does not directly compare to UK-wide averages. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 224 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population of 332,455. This rate, while below the UK average, reflects the area’s broader pattern of lower crime levels. The population-scaled perspective shows that Shropshire’s crime profile is distinct from densely populated urban centres, where higher population densities often correlate with increased crime rates. However, the 300% rise in theft from the person highlights a specific vulnerability that residents should monitor, as such spikes can impact community perceptions of safety despite overall low rates.