Crime in Prees, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends

167 crimes were recorded in Prees, Shropshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 81 reports (49% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Prees, Shropshire has the 3,652nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Prees, Shropshire was highest in the year to July 2018 (371 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (159). Over the whole period it fell 55%, 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 Prees, 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. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+16%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-27%).

Violence and sexual offences in Prees, Shropshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Prees, Shropshire recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 48.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Prees, Shropshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Prees, Shropshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Prees, Shropshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Prees, Shropshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 78% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Prees, Shropshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Prees, Shropshire recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Prees, Shropshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Prees, Shropshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Prees, Shropshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Prees, Shropshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Prees, Shropshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Prees, Shropshire recorded 6 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Prees, Shropshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Prees, Shropshire recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Prees, Shropshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Prees, Shropshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Prees, Shropshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Prees, Shropshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Prees, Shropshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Prees, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Prees, 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.

Prees, Shropshire has an estimated population of 4,873. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Prees, Shropshire sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. 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 Prees, Shropshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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