Crime in Quarry & Coton Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,578 crimes were recorded in Quarry & Coton Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 340.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Quarry & Coton Hill
- Questions about crime in Quarry & Coton Hill
- About this data
1,578 crimes were recorded in Quarry & Coton Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 340.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 642 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Quarry & Coton Hill has the 47th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Quarry & Coton Hill | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,578 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 340.5 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,635 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Quarry & Coton Hill was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,312 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,578). Over the whole period it fell 28%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,578 | 340.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,654 | 356.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,719 | 370.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,122 | 457.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,312 | 498.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,795 | 387.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,799 | 388.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,200 | 474.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,204 | 475.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 155 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Quarry & Coton Hill 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in other theft (+34%) and shoplifting (+18%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-80%) and anti-social behaviour (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 642 | 138.5 | 4.05 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 212 | 45.7 | 5.52 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 182 | 39.3 | 2.56 | -43% |
| Public order | 130 | 28.0 | 4.22 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 102 | 22.0 | 3.25 | +4% |
| Drugs | 93 | 20.1 | 6.14 | +16% |
| Other theft | 82 | 17.7 | 2.77 | +34% |
| Bicycle theft | 38 | 8.2 | 9.96 | +3% |
| Burglary | 29 | 6.3 | 1.77 | +61% |
| Theft from the person | 18 | 3.9 | 2.30 | -10% |
| Other crime | 17 | 3.7 | 1.74 | -6% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 3.7 | 3.78 | +42% |
| Robbery | 11 | 2.4 | 1.76 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Quarry & Coton Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 642 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (138.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 40.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Quarry & Coton Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 212 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Quarry & Coton Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Quarry & Coton Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Quarry & Coton Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Quarry & Coton Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Quarry & Coton Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Quarry & Coton Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Quarry & Coton Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Quarry & Coton Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Quarry & Coton Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Quarry & Coton Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Quarry & Coton Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Quarry & Coton Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Quarry & Coton Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Quarry & Coton Hill.
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 Quarry & Coton Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 277 |
| On or near Parking Area | 224 |
| On or near High Street | 106 |
| On or near Nightclub | 89 |
| On or near Mardol Head | 67 |
| On or near Shoplatch | 41 |
| On or near Claremont Hill | 38 |
| On or near Castle Gates | 33 |
| On or near St Austin'S Street | 32 |
| On or near Berwick Close | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Quarry & Coton Hill 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 478 | 30.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 333 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 210 | 13.3% |
| Not recorded | 182 | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 158 | 10.0% |
| Local resolution | 65 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 65 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 65 | 4.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.2% |
Quarry & Coton Hill has an estimated population of 4,635. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Quarry & Coton Hill sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Quarry & Coton Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 9.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 43.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.0% |
| Private rented homes | 44.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Quarry & Coton Hill a safe place to live?
Quarry & Coton Hill recorded 340.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Quarry & Coton Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 642 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (212).
Is crime in Quarry & Coton Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Quarry & Coton Hill was down 5% on the year before: 1,578 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,654 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Quarry & Coton Hill?
Quarry & Coton Hill is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Quarry & Coton Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.