Crime in Highley, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
242 crimes were recorded in Highley, Shropshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Highley, Shropshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Highley, Shropshire
- Types of crime in Highley, Shropshire
- Highley, Shropshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Highley, Shropshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Highley, Shropshire
- Demographics of Highley, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Highley, Shropshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (133), anti-social behaviour (25), criminal damage and arson (18) and vehicle crime (18) made up 80% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,478th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Highley, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 242 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.9 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,785 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Highley, Shropshire peaked in the year to August 2023 (286 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (194). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 242 | 63.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 227 | 60.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 194 | 51.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 286 | 75.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 229 | 60.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 240 | 63.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 278 | 73.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 262 | 69.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 243 | 64.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 35 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 15 |
| November 2025 | 15 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (57% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 107 to 133, while anti-social behaviour fell from 35 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 133 | 35.1 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 6.6 | 15.4 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 4.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.3 | 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.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Highley, Shropshire; the highest is Bridgnorth Castle (94.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers (24.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Highley, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers | 83 | 24.0 | -62% |
| Brown Clee | 107 | 25.7 | -60% |
| Bridgnorth East | 353 | 75.1 | +18% |
| Bridgnorth Castle | 406 | 94.6 | +48% |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 209 | 40.1 | -37% |
| Cleobury Mortimer | 129 | 36.7 | -43% |
| Claverley & Worfield | 124 | 34.3 | -46% |
| Clee | 156 | 33.9 | -47% |
The 10 locations below account for 57% of the crime recorded in Highley, Shropshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Orchard Street” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Orchard Street | 29 |
| On or near Barke Street | 21 |
| On or near Old School Close | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Coronation Street | 13 |
| On or near Severside | 11 |
| On or near Netherfield | 9 |
| On or near Silverdale Terrace | 9 |
| On or near Supermarket | 9 |
| On or near Vicarage Lane | 8 |
Of the 217 crimes in Highley, Shropshire with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 25 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 116 | 53.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 19.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 16.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Highley, Shropshire has an estimated population of 3,785 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and an older population (28%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Highley, Shropshire average decile 4.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Highley, Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Highley, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Highley, Shropshire recorded 63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,478th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Highley, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 133 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).
Is crime in Highley, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Highley, Shropshire was up 7% on the year before: 242 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 227 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Highley, Shropshire?
About 3,785 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Highley, Shropshire?
Highley, 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.