Shifnal Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Shifnal recorded 49 crimes across its population of 10,775 residents, translating to a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 people. This figure is 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area's relatively low crime environment. Violent crimes (28 total) accounted for 57.1% of all incidents, making them the most prevalent category. This dominance of violent offences differs from the UK average, where property crimes typically lead. Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and public order offences (5 incidents) followed, with both categories significantly below national rates. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may partly explain the 400% month-on-month increase in public order offences, as increased community activity and seasonal events can heighten such incidents. The area's built-up character within Shropshire, likely influenced by its rural surroundings, may contribute to the lower property crime rates compared to urban centres. However, the rise in vehicle crime and other thefts suggests new vulnerabilities that warrant closer monitoring. While the overall crime rate remains low, the shift in offence types indicates the need for targeted local strategies to address emerging patterns.

October 2025 saw a 400% month-on-month surge in public order offences, rising from 1 to 5 incidents. This spike, combined with a 100% increase in vehicle crime (1 to 2) and other theft (0 to 4), indicates shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. Violent crimes (28 total) remained the largest category, but at 2.6 per 1,000, they were 2% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and criminal damage (2 incidents) were both significantly below UK rates, with anti-social behaviour at 52% below the national average. The absence of property crimes above the UK average contrasts with the national trend, where property offences typically dominate. Residents may find the 100% increase in other thefts particularly relevant, as it suggests emerging risks in unsecured personal property. These changes, while not yet indicative of systemic trends, warrant attention to local factors like seasonal transitions and Halloween-related activities.

Shifnal's crime rate in October 2025 (4.6 per 1,000 residents) marked a 48.7% increase from the previous month's 3.1 per 1,000. This rise, while notable, still places the area 40.3% below the UK average. Daily crime figures reveal 2 crimes reported per day on average, a low frequency that contrasts with larger urban centres. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for every 220 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. The population-scaled perspective shows that Shifnal's crime profile remains significantly lower than the UK average, with violent crimes (28 total) accounting for 57.1% of all reported incidents. This balance between violent and property crimes differs from the national trend, where property crimes typically dominate. The 1-in-220 monthly exposure figure underscores the relatively low risk environment, even as specific categories like public order offences surged. This contrast highlights the importance of localised analysis rather than broad national comparisons.