Crime in Clee: statistics, rates and trends
141 crimes were recorded in Clee in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
141 crimes were recorded in Clee in the 12 months to July 2026, 30.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 85 reports (60% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clee has the 3,752nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clee | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 141 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.6 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,604 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clee was highest in the year to July 2025 (182 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (141). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 141 | 30.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 182 | 39.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 161 | 35.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 166 | 36.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 171 | 37.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 177 | 38.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 154 | 33.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 164 | 35.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 167 | 36.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clee 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-82%) and anti-social behaviour (-57%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 85 | 18.5 | 0.54 | +8% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.0 | 0.48 | +75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.0 | 0.13 | -57% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.7 | 0.49 | -20% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.5 | 0.72 | +17% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.5 | 0.23 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.3 | 0.19 | -82% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -58% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clee
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clee recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 60.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clee
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clee recorded 14 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 up 75% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clee
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clee recorded 9 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 57% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clee
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clee recorded 8 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 down 20% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clee
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clee recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clee
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clee recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clee
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clee recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 82% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clee
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clee recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 58% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clee, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clee.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow South | 228 | 46.8 | +53% |
| Ludlow East | 285 | 74.0 | +142% |
| Ludlow North | 384 | 104.7 | +242% |
| Cleobury Mortimer | 128 | 36.4 | +19% |
| Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers | 74 | 21.4 | -30% |
| Corvedale | 91 | 25.6 | -16% |
| Brown Clee | 104 | 25.0 | -18% |
| Highley | 224 | 59.2 | +93% |
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 Clee over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 13 |
| On or near Boraston Drive | 10 |
| On or near Old School Lane | 10 |
| On or near The Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Angel Lane | 7 |
| On or near Clee Hill Road | 6 |
| On or near High Street | 5 |
| On or near Pel Lane | 5 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 5 |
| On or near Dhustone Lane | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clee 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 | 70 | 49.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 26 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 11.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 7.8% |
| Not recorded | 9 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.7% |
Clee has an estimated population of 4,604. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clee sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clee |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Clee a safe place to live?
Clee recorded 30.6 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 Clee?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (14).
Is crime in Clee going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clee was down 23% on the year before: 141 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 182 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clee?
Clee 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 Clee. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.