Crime in Hodnet: statistics, rates and trends
327 crimes were recorded in Hodnet in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 40% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (173), anti-social behaviour (32) and other crime (27) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,824th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hodnet | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 327 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.0 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +40% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,944 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hodnet peaked in the year to August 2020 (357 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (233). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 327 | 55.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 233 | 39.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 308 | 51.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 280 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 300 | 50.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 339 | 57.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 357 | 60.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 259 | 43.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 295 | 49.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 19 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hodnet recorded notably more other crime (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (65% below) and criminal damage and arson (38% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 133 to 173.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 29.1 | 34.2 | +30% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 32 | 5.4 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 27 | 4.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 25 | 4.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 18 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hodnet; the highest is Market Drayton East & Rural (90.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Cheswardine, Shropshire (26.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hodnet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton South | 241 | 56.3 | +2% |
| Market Drayton North | 191 | 40.0 | -27% |
| Cheswardine | 80 | 26.4 | -52% |
| Prees | 175 | 35.9 | -35% |
| Shawbury | 124 | 39.2 | -29% |
| Market Drayton East & Rural | 517 | 90.8 | +65% |
| Wem | 565 | 58.7 | +7% |
| Whitchurch West | 213 | 58.3 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 64% of the crime recorded in Hodnet over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Dutton Close” (82).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Dutton Close | 82 |
| On or near Riverside Drive | 31 |
| On or near Sandy Lane | 15 |
| On or near Stokesay Road | 15 |
| On or near The Grove | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 11 |
| On or near Sutton Lane | 11 |
| On or near Hawkstone Court | 10 |
| On or near Booley Lane | 8 |
Of the 295 crimes in Hodnet with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 32 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 141 | 47.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 51 | 17.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 16.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 8.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Hodnet has an estimated population of 5,944 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (7.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.6%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hodnet average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hodnet | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hodnet a safe place to live?
Hodnet recorded 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,824th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Hodnet?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (32).
Is crime in Hodnet going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hodnet was up 40% on the year before: 327 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 233 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hodnet?
About 5,944 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hodnet?
Hodnet 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.