Crime in Chirbury & Worthen: statistics, rates and trends
191 crimes were recorded in Chirbury & Worthen in the 12 months to August 2026, 31.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chirbury & Worthen at a glance
- Crime trends in Chirbury & Worthen
- Types of crime in Chirbury & Worthen
- Chirbury & Worthen compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chirbury & Worthen
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chirbury & Worthen
- Demographics of Chirbury & Worthen
- Questions about crime in Chirbury & Worthen
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (89), burglary (19), criminal damage and arson (19) and other theft (19) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,722nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Chirbury & Worthen | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 191 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 31.8 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,002 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Chirbury & Worthen peaked in the year to August 2019 (330 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (170). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 191 | 31.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 193 | 32.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 170 | 28.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 188 | 31.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 237 | 39.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 260 | 43.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 266 | 44.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 330 | 55.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 268 | 44.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (57% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 14.8 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 3.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 18 | 3.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chirbury & Worthen; the highest is Bicton Heath (70.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Radbrook (21.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chirbury & Worthen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rea Valley | 224 | 55.1 | +73% |
| Longden | 226 | 40.3 | +27% |
| The Strettons | 144 | 32.2 | +1% |
| Bayston Hill | 157 | 30.5 | -4% |
| Bicton Heath | 267 | 70.5 | +121% |
| Radbrook | 165 | 21.6 | -32% |
| Loton | 127 | 33.9 | +6% |
| Burnell | 170 | 28.9 | -9% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Chirbury & Worthen over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Broxtons Wood | 18 |
| On or near Lordstone Lane | 11 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 11 |
| On or near Glebe Meadow | 10 |
| On or near Groton Farm Road | 10 |
| On or near Marche Lane | 8 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 8 |
| On or near Binweston Lane | 5 |
| On or near Crow Hill Lane | 5 |
Of the 173 crimes in Chirbury & Worthen with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 18 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 64 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 27.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
Chirbury & Worthen has an estimated population of 6,002 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.1%, against 23.3%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chirbury & Worthen average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Chirbury & Worthen | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chirbury & Worthen a safe place to live?
Chirbury & Worthen recorded 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,722nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chirbury & Worthen?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 89 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (19).
Is crime in Chirbury & Worthen going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chirbury & Worthen was down 1% on the year before: 191 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 193 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chirbury & Worthen?
About 6,002 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chirbury & Worthen?
Chirbury & Worthen 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.