Crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends

79 crimes were recorded in Cheswardine, Shropshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 26.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 46 reports (58% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Cheswardine, Shropshire has the 3,841st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (136 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (79). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Cheswardine, Shropshire 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+35%).

Violence and sexual offences in Cheswardine, Shropshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Cheswardine, Shropshire recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 58.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Cheswardine, Shropshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Cheswardine, Shropshire recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Cheswardine, Shropshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Cheswardine, Shropshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Cheswardine, Shropshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Cheswardine, Shropshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Cheswardine, Shropshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Cheswardine, Shropshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Cheswardine, Shropshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Cheswardine, Shropshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Cheswardine, Shropshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Cheswardine, Shropshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Cheswardine, Shropshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Cheswardine, Shropshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Cheswardine, Shropshire recorded 2 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Cheswardine, Shropshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Cheswardine, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Cheswardine, Shropshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Cheswardine, Shropshire.

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 Cheswardine, Shropshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Cheswardine, Shropshire 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.

Cheswardine, Shropshire has an estimated population of 3,028. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Cheswardine, Shropshire sits in decile 5.6, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Cheswardine, Shropshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.