Crime in Loton: statistics, rates and trends
127 crimes were recorded in Loton in the 12 months to August 2026, 33.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (72), anti-social behaviour (10) and other theft (10) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,666th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Loton | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 127 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 33.9 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,751 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Loton peaked in the year to August 2021 (139 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (95). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 127 | 33.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 134 | 35.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 95 | 25.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 126 | 33.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 126 | 33.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 139 | 37.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 128 | 34.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 125 | 33.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 125 | 33.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 9 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 6 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (44% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 72 | 19.2 | 34.2 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 10 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Loton; the highest is Quarry & Coton Hill (338.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Radbrook (21.6).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Loton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruyton & Baschurch | 92 | 23.7 | -30% |
| Bicton Heath | 267 | 70.5 | +108% |
| Copthorne | 261 | 49.6 | +46% |
| Longden | 226 | 40.3 | +19% |
| Radbrook | 165 | 21.6 | -36% |
| Porthill | 219 | 57.0 | +68% |
| Bagley | 264 | 57.1 | +69% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,569 | 338.5 | +900% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Loton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Westside Drive” (29).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Westside Drive | 29 |
| On or near The Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Clayton Way | 9 |
| On or near Valeswood Lane | 9 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 8 |
| On or near Well Lane | 5 |
| On or near Church Close | 4 |
| On or near Darby Close | 4 |
| On or near Holyhead Road | 4 |
| On or near Lewis Way | 4 |
Of the 117 crimes in Loton with a recorded outcome, 12% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 10 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 71 | 60.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 17.9% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 14 | 12.0% | 35.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Loton has an estimated population of 3,751 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.4%, against 23.3%), more retired residents (32%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Loton average decile 5.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Loton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Loton a safe place to live?
Loton recorded 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,666th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Loton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 72 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (10).
Is crime in Loton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Loton was down 5% on the year before: 127 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 134 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Loton?
About 3,751 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Loton?
Loton 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.