Shropshire Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Shropshire's crime rate in January 2026 was recorded at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 34.8% below the UK average of 6.6 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area's generally lower crime profile compared to national trends, with several categories showing significant disparities. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 47.3% of all incidents, though this rate is 18% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson also contributed prominently, with the former at 12.3% of total crimes and the latter at 9.6%. The seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period characterised by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, likely plays a role in the lower crime rates observed. These factors may have limited opportunities for shoplifting and public order offences, which saw notable decreases from December. While the overall crime mix indicates a strong presence of violent offences, the area's performance in categories such as anti-social behaviour (45% below UK average) and vehicle crime (73% below UK average) suggests effective community policing or environmental factors that deter such activities. The lower crime rates may also be attributed to Shropshire's geographical profile, which includes a mix of rural and semi-rural areas where crime opportunities are naturally constrained. This combination of local characteristics and seasonal influences appears to have contributed to the area's continued performance below the UK average in multiple categories.

January 2026 saw notable decreases in several crime categories, with theft from the person falling by 75% (from 8 to 2 incidents) and robbery declining by 45.5% (from 11 to 6). These reductions align with seasonal trends, as shorter days and post-holiday footfall patterns likely contribute to lower opportunities for such crimes. Shoplifting also experienced a 40.7% decrease, dropping from 118 to 70 incidents, a shift that may reflect reduced retail activity during the early part of the year. Conversely, other crime increased by 46.7% (from 30 to 44 incidents), and criminal damage and arson rose by 9.6% (from 125 to 137). While these increases are relatively modest, they suggest areas requiring further attention, particularly as anti-social behaviour remains 45% below the UK average. The overall balance of crime types shows a strong emphasis on violent offences, which account for 47.3% of all reported crimes, though this category remains 18% below the UK average. Residents may find the 75% drop in theft from the person particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a marked improvement in personal safety during the month.

Shropshire's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, marking an 8.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.7. This downward trend aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in the area, where post-holiday periods and reduced retail activity contribute to lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the local figure shows approximately 46 crimes reported each day in January, a consistent metric that allows residents to gauge local crime frequency without UK-wide comparisons. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 233 residents, placing Shropshire well below the UK average in terms of monthly exposure. This figure, when contextualised against the area's population of 332,455, illustrates that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average. The drop in overall crime rates may also reflect the area's geographical characteristics, with rural and semi-rural regions typically exhibiting lower crime concentrations than urban counterparts.