Crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
80 crimes were recorded in Cheswardine, Shropshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 26.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Cheswardine, Shropshire
- Types of crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire
- Cheswardine, Shropshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cheswardine, Shropshire
- Demographics of Cheswardine, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (44), anti-social behaviour (8) and other theft (7) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,847th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cheswardine, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 80 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 26.4 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,028 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire peaked in the year to August 2020 (132 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (78). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 80 | 26.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 78 | 25.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 81 | 26.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 95 | 31.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 109 | 36.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 126 | 41.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 132 | 43.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 123 | 40.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 121 | 40.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 4 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| June 2026 | 5 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 3 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (58% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 35 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 14.5 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 1.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Cheswardine, Shropshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Cheswardine, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton South | 241 | 56.3 | +113% |
| Hodnet | 327 | 55.0 | +108% |
| Market Drayton North | 191 | 40.0 | +51% |
| Market Drayton East & Rural | 517 | 90.8 | +244% |
| Prees | 175 | 35.9 | +36% |
| Shawbury | 124 | 39.2 | +48% |
| Wem | 565 | 58.7 | +122% |
| Shifnal North | 295 | 62.7 | +137% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Cheswardine, Shropshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hudson Way” (8).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hudson Way | 8 |
| On or near Dodecote Drive | 7 |
| On or near Bog Hall Lane | 5 |
| On or near Damson Way | 4 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 4 |
| On or near Roman Way | 4 |
| On or near Mossfield | 3 |
| On or near St Michael'S Way | 3 |
| On or near The Comptons | 3 |
| On or near Villa Farm Close | 3 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 72 crimes in Cheswardine, Shropshire with one. The 8 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 29 | 40.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 17 | 23.6% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 19.4% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 7 | 9.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 2.8% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.4% | 5.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.4% | 3.1% |
Cheswardine, Shropshire has an estimated population of 3,028 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.2%, against 23.3%), fewer unemployed residents (1.3%, against 3.4%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cheswardine, Shropshire average decile 5.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cheswardine, Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cheswardine, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Cheswardine, Shropshire recorded 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,847th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 44 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (8).
Is crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire was up 3% on the year before: 80 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 78 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cheswardine, Shropshire?
About 3,028 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cheswardine, Shropshire?
Cheswardine, Shropshire 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.