Crime in Oteley & Reabrook: statistics, rates and trends
198 crimes were recorded in Oteley & Reabrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Oteley & Reabrook at a glance
- Crime trends in Oteley & Reabrook
- Types of crime in Oteley & Reabrook
- Oteley & Reabrook compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oteley & Reabrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oteley & Reabrook
- Demographics of Oteley & Reabrook
- Questions about crime in Oteley & Reabrook
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (89), anti-social behaviour (31) and shoplifting (15) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,540th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Oteley & Reabrook | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 198 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.7 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,210 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Oteley & Reabrook of any year here (198 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 125%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 198 | 61.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 168 | 52.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 155 | 48.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 147 | 45.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 158 | 49.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 186 | 57.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 127 | 39.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 104 | 32.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 88 | 27.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 17 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 29 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 23 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (37% below) was well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 55 to 89, while anti-social behaviour fell from 49 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 89 | 27.7 | 34.2 | +62% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 9.7 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 4.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Oteley & Reabrook; the highest is Quarry & Coton Hill (338.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Belle Vue, Shropshire (47.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Oteley & Reabrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Column & Sutton | 226 | 58.0 | -6% |
| Belle Vue | 222 | 47.7 | -23% |
| Abbey | 331 | 51.9 | -16% |
| Meole | 356 | 113.0 | +83% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +50% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,569 | 338.5 | +449% |
| Underdale | 262 | 58.2 | -6% |
| Porthill | 219 | 57.0 | -8% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Oteley & Reabrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Roberts Way” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Roberts Way | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 21 |
| On or near Oteley Road | 16 |
| On or near Fox Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Ash Close | 10 |
| On or near Dove Close | 10 |
| On or near Rowley Court | 10 |
| On or near Gardeners Place | 7 |
| On or near Hazledine Way | 7 |
Of the 167 crimes in Oteley & Reabrook with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 50.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 19.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
Oteley & Reabrook has an estimated population of 3,210 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%), less social housing (7.2%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (3.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oteley & Reabrook average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Oteley & Reabrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oteley & Reabrook a safe place to live?
Oteley & Reabrook recorded 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,540th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Oteley & Reabrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 89 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Oteley & Reabrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oteley & Reabrook was up 18% on the year before: 198 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 168 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oteley & Reabrook?
About 3,210 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oteley & Reabrook?
Oteley & Reabrook 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.