Crime in Copthorne, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
262 crimes were recorded in Copthorne, Shropshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Copthorne, Shropshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Copthorne, Shropshire
- Types of crime in Copthorne, Shropshire
- Copthorne, Shropshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Copthorne, Shropshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Copthorne, Shropshire
- Population and deprivation in Copthorne, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Copthorne, Shropshire
- About this data
262 crimes were recorded in Copthorne, Shropshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 111 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Copthorne, Shropshire has the 3,034th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Copthorne, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 262 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.8 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,264 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Copthorne, Shropshire was highest in the year to July 2021 (401 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (247). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 262 | 49.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 249 | 47.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 247 | 46.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 283 | 53.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 285 | 54.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 401 | 76.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 335 | 63.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 358 | 68.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 280 | 53.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 27 |
| August 2025 | 25 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Copthorne, Shropshire 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 bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+35%) and anti-social behaviour (+10%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 111 | 21.1 | 0.62 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 6.1 | 0.40 | +10% |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.1 | 0.80 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 4.0 | 0.59 | +11% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.8 | 0.81 | +200% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.7 | 0.40 | -26% |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.1 | 0.64 | +450% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.9 | 0.23 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.1 | 1.38 | +20% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.45 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 0.15 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.59 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Copthorne, Shropshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 42.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Copthorne, Shropshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Copthorne, Shropshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Copthorne, Shropshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Copthorne, Shropshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Copthorne, Shropshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Copthorne, Shropshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 450% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Copthorne, Shropshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Copthorne, Shropshire
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Copthorne, Shropshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Copthorne, Shropshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Copthorne, Shropshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Copthorne, Shropshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Copthorne, Shropshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Copthorne, Shropshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Copthorne, Shropshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Copthorne, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radbrook | 174 | 22.7 | -54% |
| Porthill | 227 | 59.1 | +19% |
| Bicton Heath | 276 | 72.8 | +46% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,578 | 340.5 | +584% |
| Belle Vue | 212 | 45.6 | -8% |
| Meole | 371 | 117.7 | +137% |
| Castlefields & Ditherington | 453 | 80.1 | +61% |
| Bagley | 266 | 57.5 | +16% |
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 Copthorne, Shropshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 89 |
| On or near B4386 | 17 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near The Old Dairy | 11 |
| On or near Whitfield Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Leighton Park | 10 |
| On or near Starcross Close | 9 |
| On or near Copthorne Lodge | 5 |
| On or near Moore Drive | 5 |
| On or near Well Meadow Gardens | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Copthorne, Shropshire 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 | 92 | 35.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 12.6% |
| Not recorded | 32 | 12.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 6.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 5.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 5.3% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% |
Copthorne, Shropshire has an estimated population of 5,264. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Copthorne, Shropshire sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Copthorne, Shropshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.7% |
| Social rented homes | 3.5% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is Copthorne, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 49.8 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 Copthorne, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Copthorne, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Copthorne, Shropshire was up 5% on the year before: 262 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 249 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Copthorne, Shropshire?
Copthorne, Shropshire 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 Copthorne, Shropshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.