Crime in Radbrook: statistics, rates and trends

174 crimes were recorded in Radbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 22.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before.

174 crimes were recorded in Radbrook in the 12 months to July 2026, 22.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 30% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 75 reports (43% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Radbrook has the 3,892nd highest crime rate.

MeasureRadbrookShropshireEngland and Wales
Crimes, the 12 months to July 202617419,2795,665,700
Crimes per 1,000 residents22.758.096.4
Change on previous 12 months-30%-5%-1%
Population7,651332,45558,797,018

Recorded crime in Radbrook was highest in the year to July 2025 (249 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (174). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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.

PeriodCrimesPer 1,000England and Wales per 1,000
Year to July 202617422.796.4
Year to July 202524932.597.1
Year to July 202420126.397.7
Year to July 202319725.75.2
Year to July 202219725.7101.3
Year to July 202121728.4102.1
Year to July 202018424.0101.9
Year to July 201922829.8101.5
Year to July 201819725.7100.6

Month by month

MonthCrimes
July 202620
June 202617
May 20263
April 202618
March 20268
February 20267
January 202611
December 202520
November 202514
October 202514
September 202519
August 202523

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Radbrook 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 falls were in anti-social behaviour (-43%) and violence and sexual offences (-34%).

Crime typeCrimesPer 1,000Index (E&W = 1.00)Change on year
Violence and sexual offences759.80.29-34%
Anti-social behaviour253.30.21-43%
Criminal damage and arson131.70.25+18%
Public order131.70.26+44%
Burglary111.40.41+0%
Shoplifting101.30.16-44%
Other theft81.00.16-50%
Drugs70.90.28+0%
Other crime40.50.25-33%
Vehicle crime40.50.11-56%
Bicycle theft20.30.32+0%
Possession of weapons10.10.13+0%
Theft from the person10.10.08+0%

Violence and sexual offences in Radbrook

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Radbrook recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Radbrook

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Radbrook recorded 25 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 43% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Radbrook

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Radbrook recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Radbrook

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Radbrook recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Radbrook

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Radbrook recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Radbrook

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Radbrook recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Radbrook

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Radbrook recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Radbrook

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Radbrook recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Radbrook

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Radbrook recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Radbrook

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Radbrook recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Radbrook

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Radbrook recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Radbrook

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Radbrook recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Radbrook

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Radbrook recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

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

NeighbourhoodCrimesPer 1,000Rate vs Radbrook
Copthorne26249.8+119%
Porthill22759.1+160%
Meole371117.7+418%
Belle Vue21245.6+100%
Bicton Heath27672.8+220%
Quarry & Coton Hill1,578340.5+1397%
Bayston Hill15730.5+34%
Column & Sutton23259.6+162%

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 Radbrook over the 12 months to July 2026.

LocationCrimes
On or near Shopping Area21
On or near Meadowbout Way9
On or near Crowmeole Drive8
On or near Oakfield Drive7
On or near Cotshore Drive6
On or near Dickens Place6
On or near Mytton Oak Road6
On or near Priory Ridge5
On or near Radbrook Hall Court5
On or near Roman Road5

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Radbrook 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.

OutcomeCrimesShare
Unable to prosecute suspect6235.6%
Investigation complete; no suspect identified4023.0%
Not recorded2514.4%
Under investigation2011.5%
Status update unavailable116.3%
Court result unavailable84.6%
Awaiting court outcome42.3%
Offender given a caution21.1%
Local resolution10.6%
Action to be taken by another organisation10.6%

Radbrook has an estimated population of 7,651. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Radbrook sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

MeasureRadbrook
Aged 0 to 1518.9%
Aged 16 to 6457.5%
Aged 65 and over23.6%
Homes owned outright or with a mortgage75.9%
Social rented homes8.0%
Private rented homes16.1%
Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least)9.5

Is Radbrook a safe place to live?

Radbrook recorded 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Radbrook?

Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (25).

Is crime in Radbrook going up or down?

Recorded crime in Radbrook was down 30% on the year before: 174 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 249 in the previous 12 months.

Which police force covers Radbrook?

Radbrook 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 Radbrook. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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

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