Whitchurch Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Whitchurch (Shropshire) recorded 69 crimes at a rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure translates to one reported crime for every 147 residents over the course of the month, a relatively low rate that reflects the area’s character as a smaller built-up community with a population of 10,132. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31.9% of all incidents and was 55% above the UK average. This highlights the challenges of managing community disorder in a small town, where social interactions are concentrated and public spaces are limited. Violence and sexual offences followed, making up 21.7% of crimes, but these were 48% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors that reduce violent incidents. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and the longest days—likely influenced crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially driving anti-social behaviour and reducing opportunities for shoplifting as retail areas may be more closely monitored. However, the rise in vehicle crime and burglary, both doubling from zero to two incidents, may indicate vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or unaddressed security gaps, particularly as tourism and seasonal events begin to draw more visitors to the area. These trends, combined with the overall lower crime rate compared to the UK, illustrate a community that is generally safer than average but faces specific challenges in managing certain types of crime.

June 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with vehicle crime, burglary, and drugs each doubling from zero to two incidents—a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal or localized factors. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 57.1%, from 35 to 15, a drop that could be linked to the start of summer and changes in community activity. Anti-social behaviour remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 31.9% of all crimes, and was 55% above the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends underscores the unique challenges faced by Whitchurch. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences both declined by 55.6%, due to increased foot traffic in retail areas or heightened community awareness. These shifts illustrate the combination of local conditions and broader national patterns, with some categories diverging sharply from UK averages while others align more closely.

In June 2025, Whitchurch (Shropshire) recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 19.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.5. This marks a notable shift in the local crime picture, with daily crime activity averaging 2 incidents per day over the 30-day period. When scaled to the area’s population of 10,132, this translates to one reported crime for every 147 residents over the course of the month—a figure that provides context for residents on the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. The drop in overall crime rate contrasts with the previous month’s figures, particularly in categories like violence and sexual offences, which fell by 57.1%. However, the increase in vehicle crime and burglary—both doubling from zero to two incidents—suggests new vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or security practices. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, influenced by seasonal transitions and localized factors that may not yet be fully understood.