Crime in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
129 crimes were recorded in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 36.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire
- Types of crime in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire
- Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire
- Demographics of Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (72), other theft (16) and criminal damage and arson (13) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,571st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 129 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.7 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,517 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire peaked in the year to August 2022 (296 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (120). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 129 | 36.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 120 | 34.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 127 | 36.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 198 | 56.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 296 | 84.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 249 | 70.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 209 | 59.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 204 | 58.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 196 | 55.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 7 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
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. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 52 to 72.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 20.5 | 34.2 | +38% |
| Other theft | 16 | 4.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire; 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 Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers | 83 | 24.0 | -35% |
| Clee | 156 | 33.9 | -8% |
| Highley | 242 | 63.9 | +74% |
| Brown Clee | 107 | 25.7 | -30% |
| Ludlow South | 227 | 46.6 | +27% |
| Ludlow East | 294 | 76.4 | +108% |
| Ludlow North | 388 | 105.8 | +188% |
| Bridgnorth East | 353 | 75.1 | +105% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Vaughan Road” and “Whitcomb'S Orchard” (8 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Vaughan Road | 8 |
| On or near Whitcomb'S Orchard | 8 |
| On or near Housman Way | 6 |
| On or near Love Lane | 6 |
| On or near Supermarket | 6 |
| On or near A4117 | 5 |
| On or near Barratts Orchard | 5 |
| On or near Church Street | 5 |
| On or near Cleobury Meadows | 5 |
| On or near Hartmann Close | 5 |
Of the 124 crimes in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 5 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 67 | 54.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 23 | 18.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire has an estimated population of 3,517 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire recorded 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,571st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (16).
Is crime in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire was up 8% on the year before: 129 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 120 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire?
About 3,517 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire?
Cleobury Mortimer, Shropshire 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.