Crime in Market Drayton North: statistics, rates and trends
191 crimes were recorded in Market Drayton North in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Market Drayton North at a glance
- Crime trends in Market Drayton North
- Types of crime in Market Drayton North
- Market Drayton North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Market Drayton North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Market Drayton North
- Demographics of Market Drayton North
- Questions about crime in Market Drayton North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (100), anti-social behaviour (45), criminal damage and arson (12) and other theft (12) made up 88% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,453rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Market Drayton North | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 191 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.0 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,779 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Market Drayton North of any year here (191 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 191 | 40.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 260 | 54.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 231 | 48.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 281 | 58.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 287 | 60.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 330 | 69.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 431 | 90.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 325 | 68.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 300 | 62.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 7 |
| March 2026 | 14 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (39% below) and anti-social behaviour (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 59 to 45 and violence and sexual offences fell from 122 to 100.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 100 | 20.9 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 45 | 9.4 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Market Drayton North; the highest is Market Drayton East & Rural (90.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Cheswardine, Shropshire (26.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Market Drayton North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Drayton South | 241 | 56.3 | +41% |
| Market Drayton East & Rural | 517 | 90.8 | +127% |
| Hodnet | 327 | 55.0 | +38% |
| Cheswardine | 80 | 26.4 | -34% |
| Prees | 175 | 35.9 | -10% |
| Whitchurch North | 434 | 82.1 | +105% |
| Whitchurch West | 213 | 58.3 | +46% |
| Wem | 565 | 58.7 | +47% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Market Drayton North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Oakley Road” (12).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Oakley Road | 12 |
| On or near Manor Close | 11 |
| On or near A53 | 10 |
| On or near Kings Avenue | 10 |
| On or near Normanbrook Court | 10 |
| On or near Simons Road | 10 |
| On or near Victoria Court | 10 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 10 |
| On or near Frogmore Place | 9 |
| On or near Clive Road | 8 |
Of the 146 crimes in Market Drayton North with a recorded outcome, 13% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 45 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 56.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 19 | 13.0% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
Market Drayton North has an estimated population of 4,779 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (27%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Market Drayton North average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Market Drayton North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Market Drayton North a safe place to live?
Market Drayton North recorded 40.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,453rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Market Drayton North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 100 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (45).
Is crime in Market Drayton North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Market Drayton North was down 27% on the year before: 191 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 260 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Market Drayton North?
About 4,779 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Market Drayton North?
Market Drayton North 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.