Crime in Burnell: statistics, rates and trends
170 crimes were recorded in Burnell in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (81), anti-social behaviour (19) and criminal damage and arson (16) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,795th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Burnell | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 170 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.9 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,874 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Burnell peaked in the year to August 2020 (260 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (167). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 14%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 170 | 28.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 168 | 28.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 167 | 28.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 195 | 33.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 226 | 38.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 219 | 37.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 260 | 44.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 202 | 34.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 198 | 33.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 18 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 13.8 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Burnell; the highest is Meole (113.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Radbrook (21.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Burnell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill | 157 | 30.5 | +5% |
| Severn Valley | 189 | 46.6 | +61% |
| Meole | 356 | 113.0 | +290% |
| Oteley & Reabrook | 198 | 61.7 | +113% |
| The Strettons | 144 | 32.2 | +11% |
| Column & Sutton | 226 | 58.0 | +101% |
| Belle Vue | 222 | 47.7 | +65% |
| Radbrook | 165 | 21.6 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 75% of the crime recorded in Burnell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 20 |
| On or near Frodesley Lane | 15 |
| On or near The Port Way | 13 |
| On or near Duck Lane | 11 |
| On or near The Fairways | 11 |
| On or near Church Road | 10 |
| On or near The Bank | 8 |
| On or near Middle Croft | 6 |
| On or near Grange Close | 5 |
Of the 151 crimes in Burnell with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 53.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 26 | 17.2% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
Burnell has an estimated population of 5,874 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%) and an older population (26%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Burnell average decile 6.2 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Burnell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Burnell a safe place to live?
Burnell recorded 28.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,795th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Burnell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 81 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (19).
Is crime in Burnell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Burnell was up 1% on the year before: 170 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 168 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Burnell?
About 5,874 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Burnell?
Burnell 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.