Crime in Claverley & Worfield: statistics, rates and trends
124 crimes were recorded in Claverley & Worfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 34.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Claverley & Worfield
- Questions about crime in Claverley & Worfield
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (44), burglary (14) and criminal damage and arson (14) made up 58% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,650th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Claverley & Worfield | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 124 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.3 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,610 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Claverley & Worfield of any year here (124 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 124 | 34.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 152 | 42.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 155 | 42.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 149 | 41.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 159 | 44.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 164 | 45.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 214 | 59.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 236 | 65.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 164 | 45.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 7 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (64% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 54 to 44.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 12.2 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 1.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Claverley & Worfield; the highest is Bridgnorth Castle (94.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Brown Clee (25.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Claverley & Worfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth East | 353 | 75.1 | +119% |
| Bridgnorth Castle | 406 | 94.6 | +175% |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 209 | 40.1 | +17% |
| Albrighton | 235 | 42.5 | +24% |
| Shifnal Rural | 163 | 28.1 | -18% |
| Highley | 242 | 63.9 | +86% |
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | +56% |
| Brown Clee | 107 | 25.7 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Claverley & Worfield over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Rudge Heath Road | 9 |
| On or near Brookside Drive | 7 |
| On or near A442 | 6 |
| On or near Sandpit Lane | 6 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 6 |
| On or near Clover Heath | 5 |
| On or near Duken Lane | 5 |
| On or near Kingslow Lane | 5 |
Of the 114 crimes in Claverley & Worfield with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 10 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 44 | 38.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 39 | 34.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 15.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 4.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
Claverley & Worfield has an estimated population of 3,610 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (6.5%, against 17.1%) and an older population (30%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Claverley & Worfield average decile 4.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Claverley & Worfield | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Claverley & Worfield a safe place to live?
Claverley & Worfield recorded 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,650th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Claverley & Worfield?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 44 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by burglary (14).
Is crime in Claverley & Worfield going up or down?
Recorded crime in Claverley & Worfield was down 18% on the year before: 124 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 152 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Claverley & Worfield?
About 3,610 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Claverley & Worfield?
Claverley & Worfield 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.