Crime in Castlefields & Ditherington: statistics, rates and trends
451 crimes were recorded in Castlefields & Ditherington in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Castlefields & Ditherington
- Questions about crime in Castlefields & Ditherington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (212), anti-social behaviour (62) and shoplifting (51) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,855th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Castlefields & Ditherington | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 451 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.8 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,655 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Castlefields & Ditherington of any year here (451 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 57%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 451 | 79.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 545 | 96.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 606 | 107.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 734 | 129.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 685 | 121.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 830 | 146.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,003 | 177.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 924 | 163.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,052 | 186.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (29% below) and criminal damage and arson (24% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 29 and anti-social behaviour fell from 83 to 62.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 212 | 37.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 11.0 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 51 | 9.0 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 3.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 3.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Castlefields & Ditherington; the highest is Quarry & Coton Hill (338.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Abbey, Shropshire (51.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Castlefields & Ditherington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underdale | 262 | 58.2 | -27% |
| Bagley | 264 | 57.1 | -28% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,569 | 338.5 | +324% |
| Sundorne & Old Heath | 410 | 76.7 | -4% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +16% |
| Abbey | 331 | 51.9 | -35% |
| Porthill | 219 | 57.0 | -29% |
| Harlescott | 500 | 132.5 | +66% |
The 10 locations below account for 68% of the crime recorded in Castlefields & Ditherington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wingfield Gardens” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wingfield Gardens | 94 |
| On or near Parking Area | 64 |
| On or near Wingfield Close | 33 |
| On or near Albury Place | 22 |
| On or near Cornmill Square | 19 |
| On or near White House Gardens | 19 |
| On or near Hampton Road | 15 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 15 |
| On or near Severn Street | 14 |
| On or near Spring Gardens | 13 |
Of the 389 crimes in Castlefields & Ditherington with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 62 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 204 | 52.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 87 | 22.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 43 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 7.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Castlefields & Ditherington has an estimated population of 5,655 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%) and more households without a car (29%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Castlefields & Ditherington average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Castlefields & Ditherington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Castlefields & Ditherington a safe place to live?
Castlefields & Ditherington recorded 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,855th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Castlefields & Ditherington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 212 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (62).
Is crime in Castlefields & Ditherington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Castlefields & Ditherington was down 17% on the year before: 451 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 545 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Castlefields & Ditherington?
About 5,655 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Castlefields & Ditherington?
Castlefields & Ditherington 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.