Crime in Market Drayton East & Rural: statistics, rates and trends
551 crimes were recorded in Market Drayton East & Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Market Drayton East & Rural at a glance
- Crime trends in Market Drayton East & Rural
- Types of crime in Market Drayton East & Rural
- Market Drayton East & Rural compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Market Drayton East & Rural
- What happened after crimes were reported in Market Drayton East & Rural
- Population and deprivation in Market Drayton East & Rural
- Questions about crime in Market Drayton East & Rural
- About this data
551 crimes were recorded in Market Drayton East & Rural in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 184 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Market Drayton East & Rural has the 1,329th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Market Drayton East & Rural | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 551 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.8 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,691 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Market Drayton East & Rural was highest in the year to July 2018 (737 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (503). Over the whole period it fell 25%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 551 | 96.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 524 | 92.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 503 | 88.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 543 | 95.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 569 | 100.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 727 | 127.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 689 | 121.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 622 | 109.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 737 | 129.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 52 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 37 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
| August 2025 | 65 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Market Drayton East & Rural 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 shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, other theft.
The largest increases were in public order (+56%) and other theft (+36%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 184 | 32.3 | 0.94 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 73 | 12.8 | 1.55 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 62 | 10.9 | 0.71 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 | 10.7 | 1.58 | +13% |
| Other theft | 61 | 10.7 | 1.68 | +36% |
| Public order | 39 | 6.9 | 1.03 | +56% |
| Drugs | 24 | 4.2 | 1.29 | +500% |
| Burglary | 18 | 3.2 | 0.89 | +29% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 0.75 | -10% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.1 | 0.78 | +500% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.1 | 0.21 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.21 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Market Drayton East & Rural
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 33.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Market Drayton East & Rural
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 13.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Market Drayton East & Rural
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Market Drayton East & Rural
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Market Drayton East & Rural
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Market Drayton East & Rural
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Market Drayton East & Rural
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Market Drayton East & Rural
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Market Drayton East & Rural
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Market Drayton East & Rural
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Market Drayton East & Rural
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Market Drayton East & Rural
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Market Drayton East & Rural
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Market Drayton East & Rural
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Market Drayton East & Rural 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 down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Market Drayton East & Rural, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Market Drayton East & Rural.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Market Drayton East & Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton North | 191 | 40.0 | -59% |
| Market Drayton South | 237 | 55.3 | -43% |
| Cheswardine | 79 | 26.1 | -73% |
| Hodnet | 329 | 55.3 | -43% |
| Prees | 167 | 34.3 | -65% |
| Whitchurch North | 421 | 79.6 | -18% |
| Whitchurch West | 225 | 61.6 | -36% |
| Wem | 556 | 57.7 | -40% |
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 Market Drayton East & Rural over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 46 |
| On or near Fairfields Road | 42 |
| On or near Supermarket | 42 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 37 |
| On or near Unicorn Court | 28 |
| On or near Cheshire Street | 23 |
| On or near Pear Tree Croft | 23 |
| On or near Sycamore Way | 22 |
| On or near Mercian Court | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Market Drayton East & Rural 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 240 | 43.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 113 | 20.5% |
| Not recorded | 62 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 8.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 34 | 6.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Market Drayton East & Rural has an estimated population of 5,691. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Market Drayton East & Rural sits in decile 5.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Market Drayton East & Rural |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% |
| Private rented homes | 18.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.7 |
Is Market Drayton East & Rural a safe place to live?
Market Drayton East & Rural recorded 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Market Drayton East & Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 184 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (73).
Is crime in Market Drayton East & Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Market Drayton East & Rural was up 5% on the year before: 551 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 524 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Market Drayton East & Rural?
Market Drayton East & Rural 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 Market Drayton East & Rural. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.