Crime in Brown Clee: statistics, rates and trends
107 crimes were recorded in Brown Clee in the 12 months to August 2026, 25.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Brown Clee at a glance
- Crime trends in Brown Clee
- Types of crime in Brown Clee
- Brown Clee compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brown Clee
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brown Clee
- Demographics of Brown Clee
- Questions about crime in Brown Clee
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (58), other theft (13) and anti-social behaviour (9) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,857th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Brown Clee | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 107 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.7 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,162 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Brown Clee peaked in the year to August 2023 (162 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (98). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 107 | 25.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 102 | 24.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 98 | 23.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 162 | 38.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 121 | 29.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 125 | 30.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 137 | 32.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 111 | 26.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 116 | 27.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 9 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (59% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 36 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 58 | 13.9 | 34.2 | +61% |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Brown Clee; the highest is Bridgnorth Castle (94.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brown Clee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 209 | 40.1 | +56% |
| Bridgnorth Castle | 406 | 94.6 | +268% |
| Bridgnorth East | 353 | 75.1 | +192% |
| Highley | 242 | 63.9 | +149% |
| Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers | 83 | 24.0 | -7% |
| Much Wenlock | 193 | 56.1 | +118% |
| Cleobury Mortimer | 129 | 36.7 | +43% |
| Claverley & Worfield | 124 | 34.3 | +34% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Brown Clee over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Beech Green” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Beech Green | 12 |
| On or near Brown Clee Road | 10 |
| On or near The Yeomans | 8 |
| On or near Factory Lane | 7 |
| On or near Halfway House Lane | 6 |
| On or near Milfields Way | 5 |
| On or near Priors Close | 5 |
| On or near Lincoln Fields | 4 |
| On or near Bent Lane | 3 |
| On or near Bynd Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 98 crimes in Brown Clee with one. The 9 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 50 | 51.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 19 | 19.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 16 | 16.3% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
Brown Clee has an estimated population of 4,162 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.3%, against 23.3%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and less social housing (6.6%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Brown Clee average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Brown Clee | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Brown Clee a safe place to live?
Brown Clee recorded 25.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,857th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Brown Clee?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 58 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (13).
Is crime in Brown Clee going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brown Clee was up 5% on the year before: 107 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 102 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Brown Clee?
About 4,162 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Brown Clee?
Brown Clee 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.