Crime in Abbey, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
331 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Shropshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Abbey, Shropshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Abbey, Shropshire
- Types of crime in Abbey, Shropshire
- Abbey, Shropshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Abbey, Shropshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Abbey, Shropshire
- Demographics of Abbey, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Abbey, Shropshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (131), criminal damage and arson (47) and anti-social behaviour (44) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,951st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Abbey, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 331 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.9 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,383 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Abbey, Shropshire of any year here (331 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 331 | 51.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 380 | 59.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 442 | 69.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 469 | 73.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 397 | 62.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 418 | 65.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 377 | 59.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 399 | 62.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 345 | 54.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 28 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (55% below) and shoplifting (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 35 to 47, while anti-social behaviour fell from 67 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 131 | 20.5 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 6.9 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 4.9 | 8.5 | -11% |
| Public order | 16 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Abbey, Shropshire; the highest is Quarry & Coton Hill (338.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Belle Vue, Shropshire (47.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Column & Sutton | 226 | 58.0 | +12% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +79% |
| Underdale | 262 | 58.2 | +12% |
| Belle Vue | 222 | 47.7 | -8% |
| Oteley & Reabrook | 198 | 61.7 | +19% |
| Castlefields & Ditherington | 451 | 79.8 | +54% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,569 | 338.5 | +553% |
| Porthill | 219 | 57.0 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Abbey, Shropshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Davison Drive” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Davison Drive | 39 |
| On or near Brook Road | 31 |
| On or near Sparrow Lane | 20 |
| On or near Nightclub | 19 |
| On or near Mill Road | 18 |
| On or near Abbey Foregate | 14 |
| On or near Newhall Gardens | 13 |
| On or near Woodlands Park | 12 |
| On or near Hermitage Drive | 11 |
| On or near Long Meadow Drive | 10 |
Of the 287 crimes in Abbey, Shropshire with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 43.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 75 | 26.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 14.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Abbey, Shropshire has an estimated population of 6,383 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (36%, against 22%), fewer students (3.5%, against 7.9%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Abbey, Shropshire average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Abbey, Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 35.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Abbey, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Abbey, Shropshire recorded 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,951st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Abbey, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 131 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (47).
Is crime in Abbey, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey, Shropshire was down 13% on the year before: 331 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 380 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Abbey, Shropshire?
About 6,383 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Abbey, Shropshire?
Abbey, Shropshire is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.