Crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
193 crimes were recorded in Much Wenlock, Shropshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Much Wenlock, Shropshire
- Types of crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire
- Much Wenlock, Shropshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Much Wenlock, Shropshire
- Demographics of Much Wenlock, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (63), other theft (51) and burglary (15) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,783rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Much Wenlock, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 193 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,443 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire peaked in the year to August 2018 (245 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (158). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 193 | 56.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 165 | 47.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 160 | 46.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 202 | 58.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 201 | 58.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 158 | 45.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 230 | 66.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 216 | 62.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 245 | 71.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 10 |
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 16 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
Compared with England and Wales, Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded notably more other theft (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (47% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 38 to 51 and violence and sexual offences rose from 50 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 63 | 18.3 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Other theft | 51 | 14.8 | 6.4 | +34% |
| Burglary | 15 | 4.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 4.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 2.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 7 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Much Wenlock, Shropshire; the highest is Bridgnorth Castle (94.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Brown Clee (25.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Much Wenlock, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | -4% |
| Severn Valley | 189 | 46.6 | -17% |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 209 | 40.1 | -28% |
| Bridgnorth Castle | 406 | 94.6 | +69% |
| Bridgnorth East | 353 | 75.1 | +34% |
| Burnell | 170 | 28.9 | -48% |
| Brown Clee | 107 | 25.7 | -54% |
| Shifnal South | 268 | 53.6 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 72% of the crime recorded in Much Wenlock, Shropshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Falcons Court” (52).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Falcons Court | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 13 |
| On or near Bowling Green Way | 11 |
| On or near St Mary'S Lane | 11 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 8 |
| On or near Wilmore Street | 8 |
| On or near Station Wharf | 7 |
| On or near Racecourse Lane | 6 |
| On or near Shrewsbury Road | 6 |
Of the 179 crimes in Much Wenlock, Shropshire with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 14 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 81 | 45.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 12.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 6.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.6% | 5.2% |
Much Wenlock, Shropshire has an estimated population of 3,443 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (35%, against 19%), more retired residents (38%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Much Wenlock, Shropshire average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Much Wenlock, Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 35.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 47.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Much Wenlock, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Much Wenlock, Shropshire recorded 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,783rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other theft.
What is the most common crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 63 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (51).
Is crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Much Wenlock, Shropshire was up 17% on the year before: 193 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 165 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Much Wenlock, Shropshire?
About 3,443 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 35% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Much Wenlock, Shropshire?
Much Wenlock, Shropshire 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.