Crime in Market Drayton North: statistics, rates and trends

191 crimes were recorded in Market Drayton North in the 12 months to July 2026, 40.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 26% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 99 reports (52% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Market Drayton North has the 3,444th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Market Drayton North was highest in the year to July 2020 (441 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (191). Over the whole period it fell 34%, 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 Market Drayton North 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 falls were in criminal damage and arson (-46%) and anti-social behaviour (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Market Drayton North

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Market Drayton North recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 51.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Market Drayton North

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Market Drayton North recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 23.6% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Market Drayton North

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Market Drayton North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Market Drayton North

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Market Drayton North recorded 13 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 up 30% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Market Drayton North

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Market Drayton North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Market Drayton North

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Market Drayton North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Market Drayton North

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Market Drayton North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Market Drayton North

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Market Drayton North recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Market Drayton North

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Market Drayton North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Market Drayton North

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Market Drayton North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Market Drayton North

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Market Drayton North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Market Drayton North

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Market Drayton North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

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

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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Market Drayton North 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.

Market Drayton North has an estimated population of 4,779. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Market Drayton North sits in decile 6.5, 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 Market Drayton North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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