Shifnal Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 10,775 residents, Shifnal recorded 48 crimes in October 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 people. This figure sits 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking a striking contrast to national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.4% of total crimes, followed by shoplifting (20.8%) and anti-social behaviour (14.6%). These patterns may reflect the area’s character as a small, built-up community within rural Shropshire, where local interactions and limited public spaces could influence crime dynamics. Seasonal factors in October—such as darker evenings and Halloween—may partly explain fluctuations, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average. Violence and sexual offences in Shifnal (1.6 per 1,000) are 40% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community cohesion. Conversely, shoplifting (0.9 per 1,000) is 25% above the UK average, linked to local retail activity or transient populations. The data underscores a crime profile shaped by both geographic isolation and the challenges of managing a small urban core.

October 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with increases in possession of weapons (+100%), anti-social behaviour (+100%), and other crime (+100%) compared to September. These spikes, however, occurred against a backdrop of significant declines in criminal damage and arson (-90%), drugs (-60%), and burglary (-50%). The rise in anti-social behaviour may be partially attributed to Halloween-related activity. Violent crime, while still the largest category, remains 40% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), highlighting a persistent divergence from national trends. Shoplifting, which rose 25% above the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), may reflect seasonal retail pressures or targeted policing efforts. The sharp drop in burglary (-50%) from 2 to 1 incident could indicate improved home security measures or reduced opportunities in a low-density area. Residents might find the 25% above-average shoplifting rate particularly relevant, as it suggests specific vulnerabilities in local retail environments.

Shifnal’s crime rate in October 2024 (4.5 per 1,000) marked a 9.6% decrease from the previous month’s 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but measurable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day—a figure that, while small, may feel more tangible to residents. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of October, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 224 residents, translating to a 0.045% chance of being directly affected. This rate is particularly low when compared to the UK average, which sees 0.081% monthly exposure. The population context is key: with 10,775 residents, even a modest number of crimes can feel impactful in a tightly knit community. The decline in drugs-related crimes (-60%) and burglary (-50%) may indicate seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic or targeted interventions. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour (+100%) and weapon possession (+100%) suggests that local challenges persist, requiring tailored responses that balance community safety with the area’s unique characteristics.