Crime in Column & Sutton: statistics, rates and trends
226 crimes were recorded in Column & Sutton in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Column & Sutton
- Questions about crime in Column & Sutton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (91), anti-social behaviour (27) and criminal damage and arson (26) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,699th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Column & Sutton | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 226 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.0 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,894 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Column & Sutton of any year here (226 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 46%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 226 | 58.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 235 | 60.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 289 | 74.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 388 | 99.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 349 | 89.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 409 | 105.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 387 | 99.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 387 | 99.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 420 | 107.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (55% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 40 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 91 | 23.4 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 6.9 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 6.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 4.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 3.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 2.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Column & Sutton; the highest is Quarry & Coton Hill (338.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Belle Vue, Shropshire (47.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Column & Sutton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oteley & Reabrook | 198 | 61.7 | +6% |
| Abbey | 331 | 51.9 | -11% |
| Belle Vue | 222 | 47.7 | -18% |
| Meole | 356 | 113.0 | +95% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +60% |
| Underdale | 262 | 58.2 | 0% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,569 | 338.5 | +483% |
| Porthill | 219 | 57.0 | -2% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Column & Sutton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Brunel Way | 20 |
| On or near London Road | 14 |
| On or near Woodlea | 12 |
| On or near Highbury Close | 11 |
| On or near Rocke Street | 10 |
| On or near Whitecroft Road | 10 |
| On or near Scott Street | 9 |
| On or near Pool Rise | 8 |
| On or near Ripple Close | 8 |
Of the 199 crimes in Column & Sutton with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 27 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 91 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 48 | 24.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 15.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Column & Sutton has an estimated population of 3,894 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Column & Sutton average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Column & Sutton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Column & Sutton a safe place to live?
Column & Sutton recorded 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,699th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Column & Sutton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 91 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Column & Sutton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Column & Sutton was down 4% on the year before: 226 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 235 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Column & Sutton?
About 3,894 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Column & Sutton?
Column & Sutton 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.