Crime in Radbrook: statistics, rates and trends
165 crimes were recorded in Radbrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 21.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 29% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (76), anti-social behaviour (23) and criminal damage and arson (13) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,898th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Radbrook | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 165 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 21.6 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -29% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,651 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Radbrook of any year here (165 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 165 | 21.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 233 | 30.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 223 | 29.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 204 | 26.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 191 | 25.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 214 | 28.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 181 | 23.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 240 | 31.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 185 | 24.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 17 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| April 2026 | 18 |
| March 2026 | 8 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 11 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (80% below) and violence and sexual offences (71% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 36 to 23 and violence and sexual offences fell from 113 to 76.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 76 | 9.9 | 34.2 | -33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 3.0 | 15.4 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 9 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 1.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Radbrook.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Radbrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne | 261 | 49.6 | +130% |
| Porthill | 219 | 57.0 | +164% |
| Meole | 356 | 113.0 | +424% |
| Belle Vue | 222 | 47.7 | +121% |
| Bicton Heath | 267 | 70.5 | +227% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,569 | 338.5 | +1470% |
| Bayston Hill | 157 | 30.5 | +41% |
| Column & Sutton | 226 | 58.0 | +169% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Radbrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 17 |
| On or near Meadowbout Way | 9 |
| On or near Dickens Place | 6 |
| On or near Oakfield Drive | 6 |
| On or near Copperfield Drive | 5 |
| On or near Cotshore Drive | 5 |
| On or near Maithen Crescent | 5 |
| On or near Mytton Oak Road | 5 |
| On or near Priory Ridge | 5 |
| On or near Radbrook Hall Court | 5 |
Of the 142 crimes in Radbrook with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 23 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 59 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 26.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 19.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
Radbrook has an estimated population of 7,651 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Radbrook average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Radbrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Radbrook a safe place to live?
Radbrook recorded 21.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,898th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Radbrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 76 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (23).
Is crime in Radbrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Radbrook was down 29% on the year before: 165 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 233 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Radbrook?
About 7,651 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Radbrook?
Radbrook 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.