Crime in Bagley: statistics, rates and trends
266 crimes were recorded in Bagley in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
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266 crimes were recorded in Bagley in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was shoplifting, with 79 reports (30% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bagley has the 2,710th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bagley | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 266 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.5 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,623 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bagley was highest in the year to July 2020 (414 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (266). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 266 | 57.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 347 | 75.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 369 | 79.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 320 | 69.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 357 | 77.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 320 | 69.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 414 | 89.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 341 | 73.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 331 | 71.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bagley 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 shoplifting.
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-40%) and violence and sexual offences (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 79 | 17.1 | 2.06 | -40% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 64 | 13.8 | 0.40 | -16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 49 | 10.6 | 0.69 | -11% |
| Public order | 14 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -22% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.8 | 0.80 | +30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.8 | 0.41 | +62% |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.2 | 0.66 | +100% |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -23% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.9 | 0.18 | -64% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.53 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.32 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | -86% |
Shoplifting in Bagley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bagley recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 29.7% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in Bagley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bagley recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 24.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bagley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bagley recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bagley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bagley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bagley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bagley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bagley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bagley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bagley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bagley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bagley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bagley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bagley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bagley recorded 5 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bagley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bagley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bagley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bagley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bagley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bagley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bagley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bagley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bagley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bagley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bagley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlefields & Ditherington | 453 | 80.1 | +39% |
| Harlescott | 503 | 133.2 | +132% |
| Sundorne & Old Heath | 417 | 78.0 | +36% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,578 | 340.5 | +492% |
| Underdale | 258 | 57.3 | -0% |
| Battlefield | 425 | 77.4 | +35% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +61% |
| Porthill | 227 | 59.1 | +3% |
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 Bagley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 92 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Greenfield Street | 15 |
| On or near Gloucester Road | 11 |
| On or near Pitchford Road | 8 |
| 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 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bagley 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 | 62 | 23.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 52 | 19.5% |
| Not recorded | 49 | 18.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 29 | 10.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 9.4% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 8.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Bagley has an estimated population of 4,623. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bagley sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bagley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.2% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Bagley a safe place to live?
Bagley recorded 57.5 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 Bagley?
Shoplifting was the most common category, with 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (64).
Is crime in Bagley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bagley was down 23% on the year before: 266 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 347 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bagley?
Bagley 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 Bagley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.