Crime in Claverley & Worfield: statistics, rates and trends
132 crimes were recorded in Claverley & Worfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Claverley & Worfield at a glance
- Crime trends in Claverley & Worfield
- Types of crime in Claverley & Worfield
- Claverley & Worfield compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Claverley & Worfield
- What happened after crimes were reported in Claverley & Worfield
- Population and deprivation in Claverley & Worfield
- Questions about crime in Claverley & Worfield
- About this data
132 crimes were recorded in Claverley & Worfield in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 46 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Claverley & Worfield has the 3,572nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Claverley & Worfield | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 132 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.6 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,610 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Claverley & Worfield was highest in the year to July 2019 (238 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (132). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 132 | 36.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 150 | 41.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 161 | 44.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 143 | 39.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 156 | 43.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 170 | 47.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 212 | 58.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 238 | 65.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 165 | 45.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 8 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 10 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 15 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Claverley & Worfield 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. Rates were well above the national level for burglary.
The largest falls were in other theft (-48%) and criminal damage and arson (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 12.7 | 0.37 | -10% |
| Burglary | 16 | 4.4 | 1.25 | -6% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 3.9 | 0.79 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.6 | 0.53 | -35% |
| Other theft | 11 | 3.0 | 0.48 | -48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.8 | 0.18 | -29% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +100% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.7 | 0.79 | +100% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -29% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 0.57 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 0.07 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Claverley & Worfield
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Claverley & Worfield recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Claverley & Worfield
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Claverley & Worfield recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Claverley & Worfield
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Claverley & Worfield recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Claverley & Worfield
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Claverley & Worfield recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Claverley & Worfield
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Claverley & Worfield recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Claverley & Worfield
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Claverley & Worfield recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Claverley & Worfield
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Claverley & Worfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Claverley & Worfield
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Claverley & Worfield recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Claverley & Worfield
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Claverley & Worfield recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Claverley & Worfield
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Claverley & Worfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Claverley & Worfield
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Claverley & Worfield recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 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 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Claverley & Worfield
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Claverley & Worfield recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Claverley & Worfield, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Claverley & Worfield.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Claverley & Worfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth East | 345 | 73.4 | +101% |
| Bridgnorth Castle | 414 | 96.5 | +164% |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 220 | 42.2 | +15% |
| Albrighton | 233 | 42.1 | +15% |
| Shifnal Rural | 165 | 28.5 | -22% |
| Highley | 224 | 59.2 | +62% |
| Broseley | 329 | 54.4 | +49% |
| Brown Clee | 104 | 25.0 | -32% |
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 Claverley & Worfield over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Rudge Heath Road | 10 |
| On or near Sandpit Lane | 6 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
| On or near A442 | 5 |
| On or near Brookside Drive | 5 |
| On or near Clover Heath | 5 |
| On or near Duken Lane | 5 |
| On or near Kingslow Lane | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Claverley & Worfield 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 | 44 | 33.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 33.3% |
| Under investigation | 22 | 16.7% |
| Not recorded | 10 | 7.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 4.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% |
Claverley & Worfield has an estimated population of 3,610. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Claverley & Worfield sits in decile 4.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Claverley & Worfield |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.8% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Claverley & Worfield a safe place to live?
Claverley & Worfield recorded 36.6 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 Claverley & Worfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by burglary (16).
Is crime in Claverley & Worfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Claverley & Worfield was down 12% on the year before: 132 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 150 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Claverley & Worfield?
Claverley & Worfield 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 Claverley & Worfield. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.