Crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends

196 crimes were recorded in Much Wenlock, Shropshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 56.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 18% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 64 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Much Wenlock, Shropshire has the 2,741st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire was highest in the year to July 2018 (245 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (161). 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Much Wenlock, Shropshire 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 other theft.

The largest increases were in other theft (+34%) and violence and sexual offences (+25%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-20%).

Violence and sexual offences in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 26.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Much Wenlock, Shropshire

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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.

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

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 Much Wenlock, Shropshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Much Wenlock, Shropshire 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.

Much Wenlock, Shropshire has an estimated population of 3,443. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Much Wenlock, Shropshire sits in decile 6.0, 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 Much Wenlock, Shropshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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