Crime in Ellesmere Urban: statistics, rates and trends
307 crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Urban in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 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 Ellesmere Urban at a glance
- Crime trends in Ellesmere Urban
- Types of crime in Ellesmere Urban
- Ellesmere Urban compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ellesmere Urban
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ellesmere Urban
- Population and deprivation in Ellesmere Urban
- Questions about crime in Ellesmere Urban
- About this data
307 crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Urban in the 12 months to July 2026, 60.3 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 139 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ellesmere Urban has the 2,589th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ellesmere Urban | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 307 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.3 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,094 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ellesmere Urban was highest in the year to July 2023 (423 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (307). Over the whole period it fell 9%, 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 | 307 | 60.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 309 | 60.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 378 | 74.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 423 | 83.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 378 | 74.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 365 | 71.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 379 | 74.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 313 | 61.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 337 | 66.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 44 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 19 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
| August 2025 | 39 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ellesmere Urban 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. The largest increases were in public order (+14%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-17%) and shoplifting (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 139 | 27.3 | 0.80 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 8.4 | 0.55 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 5.3 | 0.64 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -4% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.7 | 0.71 | +14% |
| Burglary | 21 | 4.1 | 1.17 | +200% |
| Other theft | 11 | 2.2 | 0.34 | -21% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.2 | 0.56 | -45% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.61 | -40% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.4 | 0.12 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.24 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ellesmere Urban
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ellesmere Urban recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 45.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ellesmere Urban
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ellesmere Urban recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 14.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ellesmere Urban
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ellesmere Urban recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ellesmere Urban
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ellesmere Urban recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ellesmere Urban
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ellesmere Urban recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ellesmere Urban
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ellesmere Urban recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ellesmere Urban
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ellesmere Urban recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ellesmere Urban
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ellesmere Urban recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ellesmere Urban
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ellesmere Urban recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ellesmere Urban
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ellesmere Urban 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ellesmere Urban
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ellesmere Urban recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ellesmere Urban
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ellesmere Urban recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ellesmere Urban, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ellesmere Urban.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ellesmere Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Martin's | 410 | 44.0 | -27% |
| Whittington | 199 | 44.1 | -27% |
| Selattyn & Gobowen | 258 | 60.7 | +1% |
| Oswestry North East | 215 | 44.5 | -26% |
| The Meres | 96 | 31.7 | -47% |
| Oswestry South East | 338 | 91.7 | +52% |
| Oswestry North | 250 | 55.5 | -8% |
| Wem | 556 | 57.7 | -4% |
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 Ellesmere Urban over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Canal Way | 24 |
| On or near Supermarket | 19 |
| On or near Oswestry Road | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Market Street | 14 |
| On or near Grosvenor Cottages | 13 |
| On or near Scotland Street | 12 |
| On or near High Street | 11 |
| On or near Aspen Place | 10 |
| On or near Beech Grove | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ellesmere Urban 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 | 123 | 40.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 18.2% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 16.0% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 14.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Ellesmere Urban has an estimated population of 5,094. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ellesmere Urban sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ellesmere Urban |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Ellesmere Urban a safe place to live?
Ellesmere Urban recorded 60.3 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 Ellesmere Urban?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Ellesmere Urban going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ellesmere Urban was almost unchanged on the year before: 307 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 309 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ellesmere Urban?
Ellesmere Urban 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 Ellesmere Urban. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.