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.

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.

MeasureCorvedaleShropshireEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 20269119,2795,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents25.658.096.4
Change on previous 12 months+0%-5%-1%
Population3,555332,45558,797,018

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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 20269125.696.4
Year to July 20259125.697.1
Year to July 202411732.997.7
Year to July 202313437.75.2
Year to July 202214139.7101.3
Year to July 202112735.7102.1
Year to July 202014340.2101.9
Year to July 201911632.6101.5
Year to July 201814139.7100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202611
June 202610
May 202610
April 202611
March 20268
February 20266
January 20265
December 20254
November 20254
October 202512
September 20257
August 20253

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 typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences3911.00.32+0%
Other theft133.70.57+86%
Criminal damage and arson123.40.50+140%
Burglary102.80.80-9%
Anti-social behaviour72.00.13+0%
Public order30.80.13-25%
Vehicle crime30.80.17-67%
Drugs10.30.09-50%
Other crime10.30.13n/a
Shoplifting10.30.03-67%
Theft from the person10.30.17n/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.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Corvedale
Craven Arms24657.5+125%
The Strettons14231.8+24%
Ludlow East28574.0+189%
Ludlow North384104.7+309%
Ludlow South22846.8+83%
Burnell16327.7+8%
Clee14130.6+20%
Brown Clee10425.0-2%

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.

LocationCrimes
On or near Mount View13
On or near Park/Open Space12
On or near Rushbury Road8
On or near The Moors View7
On or near B43714
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building4
On or near Henley Lane4
On or near Pilgrim Lane4
On or near Race Track4
On or near Carpenters Lane3

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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Unable to prosecute suspect3639.6%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified2830.8%
Under investigation1718.7%
Not recorded77.7%
Status update unavailable22.2%
Offender given a caution11.1%

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.

MeasureCorvedale
Aged 0 to 1514.3%
Aged 16 to 6453.7%
Aged 65 and over31.9%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage68.3%
Social rented homes4.9%
Private rented homes26.7%
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.

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