Crime in Corvedale: statistics, rates and trends
90 crimes were recorded in Corvedale in the 12 months to August 2026, 25.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Corvedale
- Questions about crime in Corvedale
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (39), other theft (13) and criminal damage and arson (11) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,862nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Corvedale | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 90 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.3 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,555 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Corvedale peaked in the year to August 2018 (150 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (82). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 90 | 25.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 82 | 23.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 107 | 30.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 143 | 40.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 138 | 38.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 132 | 37.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 141 | 39.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 108 | 30.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 150 | 42.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 2 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (68% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 11.0 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 3.1 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 3 | 0.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Corvedale.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Corvedale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craven Arms | 249 | 58.2 | +130% |
| The Strettons | 144 | 32.2 | +27% |
| Ludlow East | 294 | 76.4 | +202% |
| Ludlow North | 388 | 105.8 | +318% |
| Ludlow South | 227 | 46.6 | +84% |
| Burnell | 170 | 28.9 | +14% |
| Clee | 156 | 33.9 | +34% |
| Brown Clee | 107 | 25.7 | +2% |
The 10 locations below account for 69% of the crime recorded in Corvedale over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mount View” (13).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mount View | 13 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Rushbury Road | 8 |
| On or near The Moors View | 8 |
| 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 outcomes for the 83 crimes in Corvedale with one. The 7 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 36 | 43.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 34.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 18.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
Corvedale has an estimated population of 3,555 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.3%, against 23.3%), less social housing (4.9%, against 17.1%) and an older population (32%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Corvedale average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Corvedale | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Corvedale a safe place to live?
Corvedale recorded 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,862nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
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 August 2026, followed by other theft (13).
Is crime in Corvedale going up or down?
Recorded crime in Corvedale was up 10% on the year before: 90 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 82 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Corvedale?
About 3,555 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Corvedale?
Corvedale 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.