Crime in Rea Valley: statistics, rates and trends
241 crimes were recorded in Rea Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Rea Valley at a glance
- Crime trends in Rea Valley
- Types of crime in Rea Valley
- Rea Valley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Rea Valley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Rea Valley
- Population and deprivation in Rea Valley
- Questions about crime in Rea Valley
- About this data
241 crimes were recorded in Rea Valley in the 12 months to July 2026, 59.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 117 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Rea Valley has the 2,628th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Rea Valley | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 241 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.3 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,066 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Rea Valley was highest in the year to July 2020 (266 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (204). Over the whole period it rose 18%, 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 | 241 | 59.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 237 | 58.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 224 | 55.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 250 | 61.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 255 | 62.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 218 | 53.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 266 | 65.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 214 | 52.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 204 | 50.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 14 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 30 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Rea Valley 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 increases were in violence and sexual offences (+29%).
The largest falls were in public order (-37%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 117 | 28.8 | 0.84 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 | 10.6 | 0.69 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 19 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -10% |
| Public order | 17 | 4.2 | 0.63 | -37% |
| Other theft | 16 | 3.9 | 0.62 | +45% |
| Burglary | 9 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +0% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.7 | 0.82 | +250% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.0 | 1.01 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 0.23 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.15 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Rea Valley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Rea Valley recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 48.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Rea Valley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Rea Valley recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 17.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Rea Valley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Rea Valley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Rea Valley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Rea Valley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Rea Valley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Rea Valley recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Rea Valley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Rea Valley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Rea Valley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Rea Valley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Rea Valley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Rea Valley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Rea Valley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Rea Valley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Rea Valley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Rea Valley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Rea Valley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Rea Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Rea Valley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Rea Valley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Rea Valley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Rea Valley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Rea Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chirbury & Worthen | 180 | 30.0 | -49% |
| Longden | 225 | 40.1 | -32% |
| Bayston Hill | 157 | 30.5 | -49% |
| Bicton Heath | 276 | 72.8 | +23% |
| Radbrook | 174 | 22.7 | -62% |
| Meole | 371 | 117.7 | +99% |
| Copthorne | 262 | 49.8 | -16% |
| Burnell | 163 | 27.7 | -53% |
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 Rea Valley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bailey Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Hinton Lane | 16 |
| On or near Ash Lea | 14 |
| On or near Callow Lane | 14 |
| On or near Orchid Meadow | 11 |
| On or near Oak Drive | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Maple Drive | 8 |
| On or near Saddlers | 8 |
| On or near Longleat Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Rea Valley 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 | 113 | 46.9% |
| Not recorded | 43 | 17.8% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 12.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 29 | 12.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% |
Rea Valley has an estimated population of 4,066. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Rea Valley sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Rea Valley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.0% |
| Social rented homes | 16.6% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Rea Valley a safe place to live?
Rea Valley recorded 59.3 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 Rea Valley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (43).
Is crime in Rea Valley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Rea Valley was up 2% on the year before: 241 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 237 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Rea Valley?
Rea Valley 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 Rea Valley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.