Crime in Market Drayton South: statistics, rates and trends

237 crimes were recorded in Market Drayton South in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 138 reports (58% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Market Drayton South has the 2,803rd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Market Drayton South was highest in the year to July 2021 (389 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (223). Over the whole period it fell 30%, 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 South 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 (+37%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-29%).

Violence and sexual offences in Market Drayton South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Market Drayton South recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 58.2% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Market Drayton South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Market Drayton South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Market Drayton South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Market Drayton South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Market Drayton South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Market Drayton South recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Market Drayton South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Market Drayton South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Market Drayton South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Market Drayton South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Market Drayton South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Market Drayton South recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Market Drayton South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Market Drayton South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Market Drayton South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Market Drayton South 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 67% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Market Drayton South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Market Drayton South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 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.

Vehicle crime in Market Drayton South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Market Drayton South 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 down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Market Drayton South 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 South has an estimated population of 4,282. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Market Drayton South sits in decile 5.5, 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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