Crime in Column & Sutton: statistics, rates and trends
232 crimes were recorded in Column & Sutton in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Column & Sutton at a glance
- Crime trends in Column & Sutton
- Types of crime in Column & Sutton
- Column & Sutton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Column & Sutton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Column & Sutton
- Population and deprivation in Column & Sutton
- Questions about crime in Column & Sutton
- About this data
232 crimes were recorded in Column & Sutton in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 97 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Column & Sutton has the 2,614th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Column & Sutton | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 232 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.6 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,894 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Column & Sutton was highest in the year to July 2018 (413 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (226). Over the whole period it fell 44%, 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 | 232 | 59.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 226 | 58.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 290 | 74.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 380 | 97.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 358 | 91.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 409 | 105.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 384 | 98.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 399 | 102.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 413 | 106.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 21 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Column & Sutton 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 robbery, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+37%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-56%) and anti-social behaviour (-35%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 24.9 | 0.73 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 6.4 | 0.95 | +79% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 6.2 | 0.40 | -35% |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.4 | 0.68 | -6% |
| Public order | 17 | 4.4 | 0.66 | -26% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 3.9 | 0.46 | -56% |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.1 | 1.52 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 1.8 | 2.18 | -12% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.5 | 0.44 | +100% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 0.61 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +50% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.15 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Column & Sutton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Column & Sutton recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 41.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Column & Sutton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Column & Sutton recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 79% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Column & Sutton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Column & Sutton recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Column & Sutton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Column & Sutton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Column & Sutton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Column & Sutton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Column & Sutton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Column & Sutton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Column & Sutton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Column & Sutton recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Column & Sutton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Column & Sutton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Column & Sutton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Column & Sutton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Column & Sutton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Column & Sutton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Column & Sutton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Column & Sutton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Column & Sutton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Column & Sutton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Column & Sutton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Column & Sutton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Column & Sutton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Column & Sutton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Column & Sutton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Column & Sutton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Column & Sutton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oteley & Reabrook | 200 | 62.3 | +5% |
| Abbey | 334 | 52.3 | -12% |
| Belle Vue | 212 | 45.6 | -24% |
| Meole | 371 | 117.7 | +98% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +56% |
| Underdale | 258 | 57.3 | -4% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,578 | 340.5 | +471% |
| Porthill | 227 | 59.1 | -1% |
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 Column & Sutton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 26 |
| On or near Brunel Way | 25 |
| On or near Rocke Street | 15 |
| On or near London Road | 14 |
| On or near Woodlea | 12 |
| On or near Highbury Close | 11 |
| On or near Whitecroft Road | 10 |
| On or near Pool Rise | 9 |
| On or near Ripple Close | 8 |
| On or near Southgate Drive | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Column & Sutton 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 | 94 | 40.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 24.6% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 11.2% |
| Not recorded | 24 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.9% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Column & Sutton has an estimated population of 3,894. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Column & Sutton sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Column & Sutton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 |
Is Column & Sutton a safe place to live?
Column & Sutton recorded 59.6 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 Column & Sutton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (25).
Is crime in Column & Sutton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Column & Sutton was up 3% on the year before: 232 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 226 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Column & Sutton?
Column & Sutton 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 Column & Sutton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.