Crime in Castlefields & Ditherington: statistics, rates and trends
453 crimes were recorded in Castlefields & Ditherington in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Castlefields & Ditherington at a glance
- Crime trends in Castlefields & Ditherington
- Types of crime in Castlefields & Ditherington
- Castlefields & Ditherington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Castlefields & Ditherington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Castlefields & Ditherington
- Population and deprivation in Castlefields & Ditherington
- Questions about crime in Castlefields & Ditherington
- About this data
453 crimes were recorded in Castlefields & Ditherington in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 211 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Castlefields & Ditherington has the 1,847th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Castlefields & Ditherington | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 453 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.1 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,655 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Castlefields & Ditherington was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,066 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (453). Over the whole period it fell 58%, 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 | 453 | 80.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 599 | 105.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 574 | 101.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 731 | 129.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 710 | 125.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 831 | 146.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 996 | 176.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 929 | 164.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,066 | 188.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 44 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 46 |
| March 2026 | 31 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 40 |
| October 2025 | 37 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Castlefields & Ditherington 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. The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-75%) and burglary (-61%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 211 | 37.3 | 1.09 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 11.5 | 0.75 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 9.0 | 1.09 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.3 | 0.78 | -38% |
| Drugs | 18 | 3.2 | 0.97 | +38% |
| Public order | 17 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -56% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.8 | 0.44 | -47% |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.3 | 1.09 | -32% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 0.45 | -61% |
| Robbery | 7 | 1.2 | 0.92 | +40% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -75% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.9 | 1.07 | -64% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.73 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Castlefields & Ditherington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Castlefields & Ditherington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Castlefields & Ditherington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Castlefields & Ditherington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Castlefields & Ditherington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Castlefields & Ditherington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 17 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 56% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Castlefields & Ditherington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Castlefields & Ditherington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Castlefields & Ditherington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 61% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Castlefields & Ditherington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Castlefields & Ditherington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Castlefields & Ditherington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Castlefields & Ditherington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Castlefields & Ditherington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Castlefields & Ditherington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Castlefields & Ditherington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castlefields & Ditherington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underdale | 258 | 57.3 | -28% |
| Bagley | 266 | 57.5 | -28% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,578 | 340.5 | +325% |
| Sundorne & Old Heath | 417 | 78.0 | -3% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +16% |
| Abbey | 334 | 52.3 | -35% |
| Porthill | 227 | 59.1 | -26% |
| Harlescott | 503 | 133.2 | +66% |
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 Castlefields & Ditherington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wingfield Gardens | 94 |
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near Wingfield Close | 31 |
| On or near White House Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Albury Place | 21 |
| On or near Cornmill Square | 21 |
| On or near Hampton Road | 14 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Marshalls Court | 12 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Castlefields & Ditherington 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 | 201 | 44.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 80 | 17.7% |
| Not recorded | 65 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 11.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 30 | 6.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Castlefields & Ditherington has an estimated population of 5,655. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Castlefields & Ditherington sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Castlefields & Ditherington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.0% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is Castlefields & Ditherington a safe place to live?
Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 80.1 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 Castlefields & Ditherington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 211 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Castlefields & Ditherington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castlefields & Ditherington was down 24% on the year before: 453 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 599 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Castlefields & Ditherington?
Castlefields & Ditherington 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 Castlefields & Ditherington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.