Crime in Corvedale: statistics, rates and trends
91 crimes were recorded in Corvedale in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Corvedale at a glance
- Crime trends in Corvedale
- Types of crime in Corvedale
- Corvedale compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Corvedale
- What happened after crimes were reported in Corvedale
- Population and deprivation in Corvedale
- Questions about crime in Corvedale
- About this data
91 crimes were recorded in Corvedale in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 39 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Corvedale has the 3,852nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Corvedale | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 91 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.6 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,555 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Corvedale was highest in the year to July 2020 (143 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (91). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 91 | 25.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 91 | 25.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 117 | 32.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 134 | 37.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 141 | 39.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 127 | 35.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 143 | 40.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 116 | 32.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 141 | 39.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 11 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 6 |
| January 2026 | 5 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 3 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Corvedale 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.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 11.0 | 0.32 | +0% |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.7 | 0.57 | +86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.4 | 0.50 | +140% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.8 | 0.80 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.0 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.8 | 0.13 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.8 | 0.17 | -67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 0.09 | -50% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 0.03 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Corvedale
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Corvedale recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Corvedale
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Corvedale recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Corvedale
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Corvedale recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 140% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Corvedale
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Corvedale recorded 10 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 down 9% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Corvedale
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Corvedale recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Corvedale
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Corvedale recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Corvedale
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Corvedale recorded 3 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 67% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Corvedale
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Corvedale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Corvedale
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Corvedale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Corvedale
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Corvedale recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Corvedale
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Corvedale 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 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Corvedale, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Corvedale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Corvedale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Arms | 246 | 57.5 | +125% |
| The Strettons | 142 | 31.8 | +24% |
| Ludlow East | 285 | 74.0 | +189% |
| Ludlow North | 384 | 104.7 | +309% |
| Ludlow South | 228 | 46.8 | +83% |
| Burnell | 163 | 27.7 | +8% |
| Clee | 141 | 30.6 | +20% |
| Brown Clee | 104 | 25.0 | -2% |
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 Corvedale over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mount View | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Rushbury Road | 8 |
| On or near The Moors View | 7 |
| On or near B4371 | 4 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 4 |
| On or near Henley Lane | 4 |
| On or near Pilgrim Lane | 4 |
| On or near Race Track | 4 |
| On or near Carpenters Lane | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Corvedale 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 | 36 | 39.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 28 | 30.8% |
| Under investigation | 17 | 18.7% |
| Not recorded | 7 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 2.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.1% |
Corvedale has an estimated population of 3,555. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Corvedale sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Corvedale |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% |
| Private rented homes | 26.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Corvedale a safe place to live?
Corvedale recorded 25.6 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 Corvedale?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other theft (13).
Is crime in Corvedale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corvedale was almost unchanged on the year before: 91 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 91 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Corvedale?
Corvedale 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 Corvedale. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.