Crime in Shakerley: statistics, rates and trends

278 crimes were recorded in Shakerley in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 131 reports (47% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shakerley has the 3,241st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Shakerley was highest in the year to July 2021 (427 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (267). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shakerley 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 public order (+50%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-14%).

Violence and sexual offences in Shakerley

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shakerley recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 47.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Shakerley

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shakerley recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Shakerley

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shakerley recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Shakerley

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shakerley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Shakerley

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shakerley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Shakerley

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shakerley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Shakerley

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shakerley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Shakerley

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shakerley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Shakerley

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shakerley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Shakerley

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shakerley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Shakerley

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shakerley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Shakerley

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shakerley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Shakerley

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shakerley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 Shakerley over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shakerley 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.

Shakerley has an estimated population of 6,163. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shakerley sits in decile 5.9, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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

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