Crime in Bagley: statistics, rates and trends
264 crimes were recorded in Bagley in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 21% on the year before.
Crime map
Shoplifting (74), violence and sexual offences (69) and anti-social behaviour (49) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,731st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bagley | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 264 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.1 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -21% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,623 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Bagley of any year here (264 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 264 | 57.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 335 | 72.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 387 | 83.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 300 | 64.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 379 | 82.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 299 | 64.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 422 | 91.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 345 | 74.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 331 | 71.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 19 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bagley recorded notably more shoplifting (89% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (56% below) and anti-social behaviour (31% below). On the year before, shoplifting fell from 131 to 74.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 74 | 16.0 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 14.9 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 10.6 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bagley; the highest is Quarry & Coton Hill (338.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Porthill (57.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bagley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefields & Ditherington | 451 | 79.8 | +40% |
| Harlescott | 500 | 132.5 | +132% |
| Sundorne & Old Heath | 410 | 76.7 | +34% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,569 | 338.5 | +493% |
| Underdale | 262 | 58.2 | +2% |
| Battlefield | 414 | 75.4 | +32% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +63% |
| Porthill | 219 | 57.0 | 0% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Bagley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 81 |
| On or near Greenfield Street | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Gloucester Road | 11 |
| On or near Pitchford Road | 9 |
| On or near Ashford Drive | 6 |
| On or near Cedars Drive | 6 |
| On or near Grafton Mews | 6 |
| On or near Hordley Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Lancaster Road | 6 |
Of the 215 crimes in Bagley with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 49 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 63 | 29.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 28.4% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 13.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 10.7% | 2.5% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 8.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Bagley has an estimated population of 4,623 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.3%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bagley average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bagley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bagley a safe place to live?
Bagley recorded 57.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,731st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Bagley?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 74 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (69).
Is crime in Bagley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bagley was down 21% on the year before: 264 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 335 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bagley?
About 4,623 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bagley?
Bagley 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.