Crime in Llanymynech: statistics, rates and trends

127 crimes were recorded in Llanymynech in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.

127 crimes were recorded in Llanymynech in the 12 months to July 2026, 29.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 55 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Llanymynech has the 3,774th highest crime rate.

MeasureLlanymynechShropshireEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202612719,2795,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents29.558.096.4
Change on previous 12 months+17%-5%-1%
Population4,305332,45558,797,018

Recorded crime in Llanymynech was highest in the year to July 2019 (179 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (109). Over the whole period it rose 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202612729.596.4
Year to July 202510925.397.1
Year to July 202411125.897.7
Year to July 202312529.05.2
Year to July 202213631.6101.3
Year to July 202117240.0102.1
Year to July 202013731.8101.9
Year to July 201917941.6101.5
Year to July 201811626.9100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202614
June 202611
May 202614
April 20268
March 202616
February 20267
January 20267
December 202512
November 202513
October 202510
September 20258
August 20257

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Llanymynech 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 violence and sexual offences (+20%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences5512.80.37+20%
Anti-social behaviour225.10.33+38%
Criminal damage and arson153.50.51+25%
Burglary92.10.59+12%
Public order71.60.24+133%
Other theft61.40.22-67%
Other crime51.20.55+400%
Shoplifting51.20.14+150%
Vehicle crime20.50.09+100%
Possession of weapons10.20.24+0%

Violence and sexual offences in Llanymynech

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Llanymynech recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 43.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Llanymynech

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Llanymynech recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 17.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Llanymynech

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Llanymynech recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Llanymynech

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Llanymynech recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Llanymynech

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Llanymynech recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Llanymynech

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Llanymynech recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Llanymynech

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Llanymynech recorded 5 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 up 400% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Llanymynech

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Llanymynech recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Llanymynech

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Llanymynech recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Llanymynech

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Llanymynech recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Llanymynech, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Llanymynech.

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Llanymynech
St Oswald13527.5-7%
Oswestry South East33891.7+211%
Oswestry South720140.0+375%
Oswestry North East21544.5+51%
Whittington19944.1+50%
Oswestry North25055.5+88%
Ruyton & Baschurch10025.7-13%
Selattyn & Gobowen25860.7+106%

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 Llanymynech over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Heritage Way16
On or near Church Lane13
On or near A4959
On or near Bronwylfa9
On or near Penygarreg Close8
On or near Coly Anchor7
On or near Dolgoch7
On or near Centenary Close6
On or near Cefn Lane4
On or near Park/Open Space4

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Llanymynech 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 suspect4737.0%
Under investigation2721.3%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified2418.9%
Not recorded2217.3%
Local resolution21.6%
Status update unavailable21.6%
Further action is not in the public interest10.8%
Awaiting court outcome10.8%
Court result unavailable10.8%

Llanymynech has an estimated population of 4,305. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Llanymynech sits in decile 5.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureLlanymynech
Aged 0 to 1514.0%
Aged 16 to 6456.1%
Aged 65 and over29.9%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage80.4%
Social rented homes7.7%
Private rented homes11.9%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)5.5

Is Llanymynech a safe place to live?

Llanymynech recorded 29.5 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 Llanymynech?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (22).

Is crime in Llanymynech going up or down?

Recorded crime in Llanymynech was up 17% on the year before: 127 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 109 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Llanymynech?

Llanymynech 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 Llanymynech. 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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