Crime in Ruyton & Baschurch: statistics, rates and trends
100 crimes were recorded in Ruyton & Baschurch in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ruyton & Baschurch at a glance
- Crime trends in Ruyton & Baschurch
- Types of crime in Ruyton & Baschurch
- Ruyton & Baschurch compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ruyton & Baschurch
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ruyton & Baschurch
- Population and deprivation in Ruyton & Baschurch
- Questions about crime in Ruyton & Baschurch
- About this data
100 crimes were recorded in Ruyton & Baschurch in the 12 months to July 2026, 25.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 66 reports (66% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ruyton & Baschurch has the 3,849th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ruyton & Baschurch | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 100 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 25.7 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,889 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ruyton & Baschurch was highest in the year to July 2021 (184 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (97). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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 | 100 | 25.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 130 | 33.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 97 | 24.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 160 | 41.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 149 | 38.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 184 | 47.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 144 | 37.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 159 | 40.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 147 | 37.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 4 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 9 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| February 2026 | 7 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 7 |
| September 2025 | 7 |
| August 2025 | 11 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ruyton & Baschurch 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.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 17.0 | 0.50 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.1 | 0.13 | -43% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.1 | 0.31 | -27% |
| Other theft | 7 | 1.8 | 0.28 | +133% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.3 | 0.19 | -62% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +200% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -60% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.3 | 0.07 | -86% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ruyton & Baschurch
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ruyton & Baschurch recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 66.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ruyton & Baschurch
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ruyton & Baschurch recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ruyton & Baschurch
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ruyton & Baschurch recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ruyton & Baschurch
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ruyton & Baschurch recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ruyton & Baschurch
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ruyton & Baschurch recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ruyton & Baschurch
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ruyton & Baschurch recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ruyton & Baschurch
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ruyton & Baschurch recorded 2 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 60% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ruyton & Baschurch
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ruyton & Baschurch recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ruyton & Baschurch, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ruyton & Baschurch.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ruyton & Baschurch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loton | 128 | 34.1 | +33% |
| The Meres | 96 | 31.7 | +23% |
| Bicton Heath | 276 | 72.8 | +183% |
| Tern | 276 | 51.0 | +98% |
| Harlescott | 503 | 133.2 | +418% |
| Copthorne | 262 | 49.8 | +94% |
| Bagley | 266 | 57.5 | +124% |
| Whittington | 199 | 44.1 | +72% |
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 Ruyton & Baschurch over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 16 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 10 |
| On or near Eyton Lane | 9 |
| On or near Curlew Meadows | 8 |
| On or near Stony Yard | 6 |
| On or near Pradoe View | 5 |
| On or near Park Bank | 4 |
| On or near Church Street | 4 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 4 |
| On or near Firs Close | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ruyton & Baschurch 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 | 60 | 60.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 11 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 11.0% |
| Not recorded | 8 | 8.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 6 | 6.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.0% |
Ruyton & Baschurch has an estimated population of 3,889. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ruyton & Baschurch sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ruyton & Baschurch |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Ruyton & Baschurch a safe place to live?
Ruyton & Baschurch recorded 25.7 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 Ruyton & Baschurch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (8).
Is crime in Ruyton & Baschurch going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ruyton & Baschurch was down 23% on the year before: 100 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 130 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ruyton & Baschurch?
Ruyton & Baschurch 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 Ruyton & Baschurch. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.