Crime in Abbey, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
334 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Shropshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Abbey, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Abbey, Shropshire
- About this data
334 crimes were recorded in Abbey, Shropshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 123 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Abbey, Shropshire has the 2,928th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Abbey, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 334 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.3 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,383 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Abbey, Shropshire was highest in the year to July 2023 (479 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (334). Over the whole period it fell 0%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 334 | 52.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 395 | 61.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 420 | 65.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 479 | 75.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 397 | 62.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 425 | 66.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 378 | 59.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 387 | 60.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 335 | 52.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Abbey, Shropshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+32%). The largest falls were in other theft (-40%) and public order (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 19.3 | 0.56 | -22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 53 | 8.3 | 0.54 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 50 | 7.8 | 1.16 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 29 | 4.5 | 0.55 | -24% |
| Public order | 17 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -26% |
| Other theft | 12 | 1.9 | 0.29 | -40% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +10% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.6 | 0.44 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.4 | 0.29 | -25% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.1 | 1.33 | -36% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.52 | +17% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.48 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Abbey, Shropshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 36.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Abbey, Shropshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 15.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Abbey, Shropshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 15.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Abbey, Shropshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Abbey, Shropshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Abbey, Shropshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Abbey, Shropshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Abbey, Shropshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Abbey, Shropshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Abbey, Shropshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Abbey, Shropshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Abbey, Shropshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Abbey, Shropshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Abbey, Shropshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Abbey, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Abbey, Shropshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Abbey, Shropshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Abbey, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Column & Sutton | 232 | 59.6 | +14% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +77% |
| Underdale | 258 | 57.3 | +10% |
| Belle Vue | 212 | 45.6 | -13% |
| Oteley & Reabrook | 200 | 62.3 | +19% |
| Castlefields & Ditherington | 453 | 80.1 | +53% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,578 | 340.5 | +551% |
| Porthill | 227 | 59.1 | +13% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Abbey, Shropshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Davison Drive | 37 |
| On or near Brook Road | 32 |
| On or near Nightclub | 20 |
| On or near Sparrow Lane | 20 |
| On or near Mill Road | 18 |
| On or near Woodlands Park | 15 |
| On or near Abbey Foregate | 14 |
| On or near Newhall Gardens | 12 |
| On or near Hermitage Drive | 11 |
| On or near Long Meadow Drive | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Abbey, Shropshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 37.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 73 | 21.9% |
| Not recorded | 53 | 15.9% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 12.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.6% |
Abbey, Shropshire has an estimated population of 6,383. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Abbey, Shropshire sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Abbey, Shropshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.7% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Abbey, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Abbey, Shropshire recorded 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Abbey, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (53).
Is crime in Abbey, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Abbey, Shropshire was down 15% on the year before: 334 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 395 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Abbey, Shropshire?
Abbey, Shropshire is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Abbey, Shropshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.