Crime in Hodnet: statistics, rates and trends

329 crimes were recorded in Hodnet in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 37% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 175 reports (53% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hodnet has the 2,802nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Hodnet was highest in the year to July 2020 (355 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (240). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hodnet 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. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.

The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+39%). The largest falls were in other theft (-24%) and other crime (-15%).

Violence and sexual offences in Hodnet

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hodnet recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 53.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Hodnet

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hodnet recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 136% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Hodnet

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hodnet recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 178% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Hodnet

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hodnet recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Hodnet

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hodnet recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 186% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Hodnet

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hodnet recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Hodnet

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hodnet recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Hodnet

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hodnet recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Hodnet

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hodnet recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Hodnet

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hodnet recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Hodnet

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hodnet recorded 2 reports 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 71% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Hodnet

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hodnet 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 Hodnet, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hodnet.

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 Hodnet over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hodnet 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.

Hodnet has an estimated population of 5,944. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hodnet sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Hodnet. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.