Crime in Meole: statistics, rates and trends
371 crimes were recorded in Meole in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before.
371 crimes were recorded in Meole in the 12 months to July 2026, 117.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 123 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Meole has the 860th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Meole | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 371 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.7 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -18% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,151 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Meole was highest in the year to July 2019 (481 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (371). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 371 | 117.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 454 | 144.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 463 | 146.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 441 | 140.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 377 | 119.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 433 | 137.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 385 | 122.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 481 | 152.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 466 | 147.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 17 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 32 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Meole 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, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+50%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-49%) and other theft (-48%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 123 | 39.0 | 1.14 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 100 | 31.7 | 3.83 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 35 | 11.1 | 0.72 | -49% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 10.5 | 1.54 | +50% |
| Public order | 22 | 7.0 | 1.05 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 4.1 | 5.01 | -35% |
| Burglary | 12 | 3.8 | 1.08 | +200% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.8 | 0.60 | -48% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.2 | 1.05 | +17% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.6 | 1.17 | -29% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.0 | 0.29 | -75% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.0 | 0.98 | -57% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.0 | 0.19 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Meole
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Meole recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 33.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Meole
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Meole recorded 100 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 27.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Meole
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Meole recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Meole
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Meole recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Meole
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Meole recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Meole
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Meole recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Meole
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Meole recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Meole
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Meole recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Meole
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Meole recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Meole
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Meole recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Meole
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Meole recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Meole
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Meole recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Meole
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Meole recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Meole, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Meole.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Meole |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue | 212 | 45.6 | -61% |
| Bayston Hill | 157 | 30.5 | -74% |
| Radbrook | 174 | 22.7 | -81% |
| Oteley & Reabrook | 200 | 62.3 | -47% |
| Column & Sutton | 232 | 59.6 | -49% |
| Porthill | 227 | 59.1 | -50% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,578 | 340.5 | +189% |
| Abbey | 334 | 52.3 | -56% |
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 Meole over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 90 |
| On or near Parking Area | 69 |
| On or near Stapleton Road | 26 |
| On or near Bank Drive | 17 |
| On or near Chilton Close | 16 |
| On or near Knolls Farm Close | 16 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 14 |
| On or near Mill Road | 11 |
| On or near Moneybrook Way | 11 |
| On or near Maesbrook Road | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Meole 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 | 131 | 35.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 107 | 28.8% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 11.9% |
| Not recorded | 35 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 20 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Meole has an estimated population of 3,151. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Meole sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Meole |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% |
| Social rented homes | 27.0% |
| Private rented homes | 9.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Meole a safe place to live?
Meole recorded 117.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Meole?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (100).
Is crime in Meole going up or down?
Recorded crime in Meole was down 18% on the year before: 371 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 454 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Meole?
Meole 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 Meole. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.