Crime in Prees, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
175 crimes were recorded in Prees, Shropshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Prees, Shropshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Prees, Shropshire
- Types of crime in Prees, Shropshire
- Prees, Shropshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Prees, Shropshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Prees, Shropshire
- Demographics of Prees, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Prees, Shropshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (82), anti-social behaviour (19) and burglary (17) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,597th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Prees, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 175 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.9 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,873 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Prees, Shropshire peaked in the year to August 2018 (372 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (165). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 53%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 175 | 35.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 165 | 33.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 186 | 38.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 166 | 34.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 208 | 42.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 273 | 56.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 238 | 48.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 272 | 55.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 372 | 76.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 21 |
| July 2026 | 14 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 19 |
| October 2025 | 23 |
| September 2025 | 9 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (51% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 82 | 16.8 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 3.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 14 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 0.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Prees, Shropshire; the highest is Market Drayton East & Rural (90.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Cheswardine, Shropshire (26.4).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Prees, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch West | 213 | 58.3 | +62% |
| Hodnet | 327 | 55.0 | +53% |
| Whitchurch North | 434 | 82.1 | +129% |
| Market Drayton South | 241 | 56.3 | +57% |
| Market Drayton North | 191 | 40.0 | +11% |
| Wem | 565 | 58.7 | +63% |
| Market Drayton East & Rural | 517 | 90.8 | +153% |
| Cheswardine | 80 | 26.4 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Prees, Shropshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Manor Place” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Manor Place | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Bletchley Road | 13 |
| On or near Green Lane | 10 |
| On or near Manor Lane | 9 |
| On or near Station Road | 9 |
| On or near Cricket Meadow | 7 |
| On or near Shrewsbury Road | 7 |
| On or near Whitchurch Road | 7 |
| On or near Whitebrook Meadow | 7 |
Of the 156 crimes in Prees, Shropshire with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 68 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 36 | 23.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 25 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Prees, Shropshire has an estimated population of 4,873 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.3%, against 23.3%), an older population (29%, against 19%) and less social housing (8.2%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Prees, Shropshire average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Prees, Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Prees, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Prees, Shropshire recorded 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,597th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Prees, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 82 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (19).
Is crime in Prees, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Prees, Shropshire was up 6% on the year before: 175 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 165 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Prees, Shropshire?
About 4,873 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Prees, Shropshire?
Prees, 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.