Crime in Battlefield: statistics, rates and trends
414 crimes were recorded in Battlefield in the 12 months to August 2026, 75.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Battlefield at a glance
- Crime trends in Battlefield
- Types of crime in Battlefield
- Battlefield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Battlefield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Battlefield
- Demographics of Battlefield
- Questions about crime in Battlefield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (143), anti-social behaviour (78) and shoplifting (62) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,002nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Battlefield | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 414 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.4 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -31% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,489 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Battlefield of any year here (414 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 414 | 75.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 600 | 109.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 641 | 116.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 606 | 110.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 555 | 101.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 755 | 137.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 755 | 137.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 685 | 124.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 689 | 125.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 27 |
| April 2026 | 35 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 35 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
Compared with England and Wales, Battlefield recorded notably more shoplifting (34% above the national rate), and notably less criminal damage and arson (38% below) and public order (34% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 24 to 28, while shoplifting fell from 161 to 62 and public order fell from 35 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 26.1 | 34.2 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 78 | 14.2 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 11.3 | 8.5 | -61% |
| Other theft | 28 | 5.1 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 1.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Battlefield; the highest is Quarry & Coton Hill (338.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Tern (51.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Battlefield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sundorne & Old Heath | 410 | 76.7 | +2% |
| Harlescott | 500 | 132.5 | +76% |
| Bagley | 264 | 57.1 | -24% |
| Underdale | 262 | 58.2 | -23% |
| Castlefields & Ditherington | 451 | 79.8 | +6% |
| Tern | 280 | 51.7 | -31% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +23% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,569 | 338.5 | +349% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Battlefield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (105).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 105 |
| On or near Mayfield Close | 50 |
| On or near Arlington Way | 33 |
| On or near Battlefield Court | 32 |
| On or near Albert Square | 18 |
| On or near Roseway | 17 |
| On or near Corndon Drive | 14 |
| On or near Harlescott Close | 13 |
| On or near Henley Way | 11 |
| On or near Hawkestone Road | 10 |
Of the 336 crimes in Battlefield with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 78 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 119 | 35.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 30.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 7.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Battlefield has an estimated population of 5,489 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more unemployed residents (6.2%, against 3.4%), fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (9.9%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Battlefield average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Battlefield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Battlefield a safe place to live?
Battlefield recorded 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,002nd 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 Battlefield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (78).
Is crime in Battlefield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Battlefield was down 31% on the year before: 414 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 600 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Battlefield?
About 5,489 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Battlefield?
Battlefield 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.