Crime in Quarry & Coton Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,569 crimes were recorded in Quarry & Coton Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 338.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Quarry & Coton Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Quarry & Coton Hill
- Types of crime in Quarry & Coton Hill
- Quarry & Coton Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Quarry & Coton Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Quarry & Coton Hill
- Demographics of Quarry & Coton Hill
- Questions about crime in Quarry & Coton Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (637), shoplifting (209) and anti-social behaviour (177) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 48th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Quarry & Coton Hill | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,569 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 338.5 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,635 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Quarry & Coton Hill of any year here (1,569 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,569 | 338.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,655 | 357.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,664 | 359.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,148 | 463.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,300 | 496.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,811 | 390.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,781 | 384.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,205 | 475.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,200 | 474.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 146 |
| July 2026 | 138 |
| June 2026 | 168 |
| May 2026 | 127 |
| April 2026 | 100 |
| March 2026 | 139 |
| February 2026 | 150 |
| January 2026 | 114 |
| December 2025 | 133 |
| November 2025 | 122 |
| October 2025 | 126 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
Compared with England and Wales, Quarry & Coton Hill recorded notably more bicycle theft (8.4 times the national rate), drugs (6.3 times the national rate) and shoplifting (5.3 times the national rate). On the year before, other theft rose from 65 to 80 and shoplifting rose from 177 to 209, while anti-social behaviour fell from 310 to 177 and public order fell from 179 to 130.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 637 | 137.4 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 209 | 45.1 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 177 | 38.2 | 15.4 | -43% |
| Public order | 130 | 28.0 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 22.4 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Drugs | 96 | 20.7 | 3.3 | +12% |
| Other theft | 80 | 17.3 | 6.4 | +23% |
| Burglary | 33 | 7.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 32 | 6.9 | 0.8 | -26% |
| Other crime | 20 | 4.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 4.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 3.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 2.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Quarry & Coton Hill has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Quarry & Coton Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (272).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 272 |
| On or near Parking Area | 227 |
| On or near High Street | 111 |
| On or near Nightclub | 86 |
| On or near Mardol Head | 71 |
| On or near Shoplatch | 39 |
| On or near Claremont Hill | 38 |
| On or near Castle Gates | 34 |
| On or near Mardol | 32 |
| On or near Berwick Close | 29 |
Of the 1,392 crimes in Quarry & Coton Hill with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 177 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 460 | 33.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 309 | 22.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 228 | 16.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 158 | 11.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 79 | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 64 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.1% | 1.3% |
Quarry & Coton Hill has an estimated population of 4,635 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (44%, against 20%), fewer children (9.9%, against 18.3%) and more households without a car (32%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Quarry & Coton Hill average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Quarry & Coton Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 32.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 44.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Quarry & Coton Hill a safe place to live?
Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 338.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 48th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Quarry & Coton Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 637 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (209).
Is crime in Quarry & Coton Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Quarry & Coton Hill was down 5% on the year before: 1,569 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,655 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Quarry & Coton Hill?
About 4,635 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Quarry & Coton Hill?
Quarry & Coton Hill 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.