Crime in Clee: statistics, rates and trends
156 crimes were recorded in Clee in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (94), other theft (13), anti-social behaviour (11) and criminal damage and arson (11) made up 83% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,664th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Clee | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 156 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.9 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,604 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clee peaked in the year to August 2025 (182 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (156). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 156 | 33.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 182 | 39.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 166 | 36.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 156 | 33.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 169 | 36.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 181 | 39.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 156 | 33.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 156 | 33.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 166 | 36.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 26 |
| July 2026 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 6 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 7 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (40% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 94 | 20.4 | 34.2 | +13% |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 2.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Clee; the highest is Ludlow North (105.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow South | 227 | 46.6 | +37% |
| Ludlow East | 294 | 76.4 | +125% |
| Ludlow North | 388 | 105.8 | +212% |
| Cleobury Mortimer | 129 | 36.7 | +8% |
| Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers | 83 | 24.0 | -29% |
| Corvedale | 90 | 25.3 | -25% |
| Brown Clee | 107 | 25.7 | -24% |
| Highley | 242 | 63.9 | +89% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Clee over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Old School Lane” (21).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Old School Lane | 21 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 15 |
| On or near Boraston Drive | 12 |
| On or near The Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Clee Hill Road | 8 |
| On or near Angel Lane | 6 |
| On or near High Street | 6 |
| On or near Pel Lane | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 5 |
| On or near Dhustone Lane | 4 |
Of the 145 crimes in Clee with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 11 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 73 | 50.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 27 | 18.6% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 26 | 17.9% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Clee has an estimated population of 4,604 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.7%, against 23.3%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and fewer unemployed residents (1.3%, against 3.4%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clee average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Clee | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clee a safe place to live?
Clee recorded 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,664th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Clee?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 94 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (13).
Is crime in Clee going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clee was down 14% on the year before: 156 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 182 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clee?
About 4,604 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clee?
Clee 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.