Shifnal Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shifnal’s December 2025 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 51.4% below the UK average, highlighting its status as one of the safer built-up areas in Shropshire. This rate, though modest, reflects a broader trend of low crime density, with violent crimes (22 incidents) dominating the monthly tally at 59.5% of all reported offences. Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and drug-related offences (3 incidents) followed, though the former exceeded the UK average by 8%, while the latter was 11% above. These figures may be influenced by seasonal dynamics, such as the Christmas shopping peak, which could have increased vehicle exposure and illicit activity. Conversely, public order offences and other theft categories fell significantly below UK averages by 55% and 62%, respectively, suggesting that the area’s community-focused environment and limited nightlife may contribute to lower levels of disorder. The overall crime profile remains consistent with Shifnal’s character as a small, largely residential town with minimal commercial density, where seasonal factors like dark evenings and holiday-related absences may have played a role in shaping the month’s data. While the rate is low, the sharp increase in vehicle crime highlights the need for localized vigilance, particularly during periods of heightened traffic or festive activity.

December 2025 saw stark shifts in Shifnal’s crime profile, with vehicle crime surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and drug-related offences doubling to 3 cases. These increases contrast sharply with the 80% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 5 to 1 incident, and the 60% reduction in other theft cases, which declined from 5 to 2. The violent crime category remained the most prevalent, accounting for 59.5% of total incidents (22 cases), though it was 22% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, while significantly above the UK average (0.4 per 1,000), may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased travel and festive shopping, which could have exposed more vehicles to theft. The sharp rise in drug-related crimes may indicate localized pressures. Residents should note that despite the overall decline in crime, targeted areas—such as those with higher vehicle presence—remain vulnerable to specific types of incidents.

Shifnal’s December 2025 crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 2.8% decline from November’s 3.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but measurable trend toward lower overall crime. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of December, where holiday-related factors such as shorter evenings and increased home occupancy may have contributed to a calmer environment. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day across the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 291 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is well below the UK’s broader context. When scaled to the local population of 10,775, this suggests that the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly, though localized pockets of activity—such as the sharp rise in vehicle crime—highlight areas requiring closer attention. The population context further emphasizes that even with the month-on-month dip, Shifnal remains a low-crime area, with its 3.4 rate placing it 51.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000.