Crime in Clun: statistics, rates and trends
136 crimes were recorded in Clun in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
136 crimes were recorded in Clun in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 56 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clun has the 3,788th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clun | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 136 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.9 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,709 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clun was highest in the year to July 2020 (205 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (106). Over the whole period it rose 2%, 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 | 136 | 28.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 152 | 32.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 106 | 22.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 126 | 26.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 164 | 34.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 148 | 31.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 205 | 43.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 125 | 26.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 133 | 28.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 14 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clun 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 violence and sexual offences (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 56 | 11.9 | 0.35 | -20% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.5 | 1.26 | +5% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.0 | 0.46 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -20% |
| Public order | 11 | 2.3 | 0.35 | +120% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.1 | 0.14 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.7 | 0.34 | +100% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.6 | 0.30 | +200% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.06 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clun
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clun recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 41.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clun
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clun recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clun
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clun 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 down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clun
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clun recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clun
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clun recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clun
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clun recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clun
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clun recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clun
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clun recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clun
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clun recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clun, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clun.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Arms | 246 | 57.5 | +99% |
| The Strettons | 142 | 31.8 | +10% |
| Ludlow North | 384 | 104.7 | +262% |
| Corvedale | 91 | 25.6 | -11% |
| Ludlow East | 285 | 74.0 | +156% |
| Ludlow South | 228 | 46.8 | +62% |
| Chirbury & Worthen | 180 | 30.0 | +4% |
| Rea Valley | 241 | 59.3 | +105% |
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 Clun over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Sea Bridge Meadow | 10 |
| On or near Lagden Lane | 9 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 9 |
| On or near Chestnut Meadow | 8 |
| On or near Red Lane | 6 |
| On or near Church Road | 4 |
| On or near The Square | 4 |
| On or near Brampton Road | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clun 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 | 49 | 36.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 31.6% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 13.2% |
| Not recorded | 10 | 7.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.7% |
Clun has an estimated population of 4,709. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clun sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clun |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 49.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 39.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% |
| Private rented homes | 16.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Clun a safe place to live?
Clun recorded 28.9 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 Clun?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by burglary (21).
Is crime in Clun going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clun was down 11% on the year before: 136 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 152 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clun?
Clun 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 Clun. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.