Crime in Ruyton & Baschurch: statistics, rates and trends
92 crimes were recorded in Ruyton & Baschurch in the 12 months to August 2026, 23.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ruyton & Baschurch
- Questions about crime in Ruyton & Baschurch
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (61), anti-social behaviour (8) and other theft (8) made up 84% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,884th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Ruyton & Baschurch | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 92 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 23.7 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -23% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,889 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ruyton & Baschurch of any year here (92 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 92 | 23.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 120 | 30.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 107 | 27.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 161 | 41.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 153 | 39.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 174 | 44.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 146 | 37.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 155 | 39.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 152 | 39.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 3 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (54% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 | 15.7 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.1 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 5 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Ruyton & Baschurch.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ruyton & Baschurch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loton | 127 | 33.9 | +43% |
| The Meres | 96 | 31.7 | +34% |
| Bicton Heath | 267 | 70.5 | +198% |
| Tern | 280 | 51.7 | +119% |
| Harlescott | 500 | 132.5 | +460% |
| Copthorne | 261 | 49.6 | +110% |
| Bagley | 264 | 57.1 | +141% |
| Whittington | 201 | 44.5 | +88% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Ruyton & Baschurch over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Station Road” (16).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Station Road | 16 |
| On or near Eyton Lane | 10 |
| On or near Curlew Meadows | 8 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 7 |
| On or near Pradoe View | 5 |
| On or near Stony Yard | 5 |
| On or near Church Street | 4 |
| On or near Firs Close | 4 |
| On or near Milford Road | 4 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 4 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 84 crimes in Ruyton & Baschurch with one. The 8 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 57 | 67.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 13 | 15.5% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Under investigation | 5 | 6.0% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
Ruyton & Baschurch has an estimated population of 3,889 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.8%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.8%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ruyton & Baschurch average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Ruyton & Baschurch | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ruyton & Baschurch a safe place to live?
Ruyton & Baschurch recorded 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,884th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ruyton & Baschurch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 61 reports in the 12 months to August 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: 92 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 120 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ruyton & Baschurch?
About 3,889 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ruyton & Baschurch?
Ruyton & Baschurch 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.