Crime in Copthorne, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
261 crimes were recorded in Copthorne, Shropshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Copthorne, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Copthorne, Shropshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (114), anti-social behaviour (32) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,051st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Copthorne, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 261 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.6 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,264 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Copthorne, Shropshire peaked in the year to August 2021 (390 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (235). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 261 | 49.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 255 | 48.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 235 | 44.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 296 | 56.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 279 | 53.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 390 | 74.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 351 | 66.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 349 | 66.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 287 | 54.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (60% below) and violence and sexual offences (37% below) were well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 114 | 21.7 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 6.1 | 15.4 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 4.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 22 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 15 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 1.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Copthorne, Shropshire; the highest is Quarry & Coton Hill (338.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Radbrook (21.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Copthorne, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radbrook | 165 | 21.6 | -57% |
| Porthill | 219 | 57.0 | +15% |
| Bicton Heath | 267 | 70.5 | +42% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,569 | 338.5 | +583% |
| Belle Vue | 222 | 47.7 | -4% |
| Meole | 356 | 113.0 | +128% |
| Castlefields & Ditherington | 451 | 79.8 | +61% |
| Bagley | 264 | 57.1 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 65% of the crime recorded in Copthorne, Shropshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 86 |
| On or near B4386 | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Whitfield Crescent | 12 |
| On or near The Old Dairy | 11 |
| On or near Leighton Park | 9 |
| On or near Starcross Close | 8 |
| On or near Shelton Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Copthorne Lodge | 5 |
| On or near Moore Drive | 5 |
Of the 229 crimes in Copthorne, Shropshire with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 20.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 17.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 21 | 9.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Copthorne, Shropshire has an estimated population of 5,264 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.5%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.0%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (8.8%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Copthorne, Shropshire average decile 10.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Copthorne, Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 8.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Copthorne, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Copthorne, Shropshire recorded 49.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,051st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Copthorne, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 114 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Copthorne, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Copthorne, Shropshire was up 2% on the year before: 261 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 255 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Copthorne, Shropshire?
About 5,264 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Copthorne, Shropshire?
Copthorne, 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.