Crime in Shawbirch & Dothill: statistics, rates and trends
293 crimes were recorded in Shawbirch & Dothill in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 27% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shawbirch & Dothill at a glance
- Crime trends in Shawbirch & Dothill
- Types of crime in Shawbirch & Dothill
- Shawbirch & Dothill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shawbirch & Dothill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shawbirch & Dothill
- Demographics of Shawbirch & Dothill
- Questions about crime in Shawbirch & Dothill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (141), anti-social behaviour (50) and criminal damage and arson (23) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,945th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Shawbirch & Dothill | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 293 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.0 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -27% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,637 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Shawbirch & Dothill of any year here (293 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 293 | 52.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 400 | 71.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 401 | 71.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 341 | 60.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 355 | 63.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 307 | 54.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 327 | 58.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 435 | 77.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 395 | 70.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 14 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 17 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 30 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (47% below) and anti-social behaviour (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 34 to 20 and anti-social behaviour fell from 82 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 25.0 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 50 | 8.9 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -41% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.8 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 2.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Shawbirch & Dothill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shawbirch & Dothill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apley Castle | 225 | 61.5 | +18% |
| Haygate & Park | 924 | 76.9 | +48% |
| Arleston & College | 1,045 | 131.0 | +152% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 711 | 61.9 | +19% |
| Ketley | 284 | 79.9 | +54% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 887 | 87.0 | +67% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 531 | 78.0 | +50% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,349 | 428.8 | +725% |
The 10 locations below account for 67% of the crime recorded in Shawbirch & Dothill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Round Oak Drive” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Round Oak Drive | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Eyton View | 22 |
| On or near Apley Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Dashwood Drive | 16 |
| On or near Grinshill | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Hopkins Heath | 13 |
| On or near Mccormick Drive | 13 |
| On or near St Helens Close | 10 |
Of the 243 crimes in Shawbirch & Dothill with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 50 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 104 | 42.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 53 | 21.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 9.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Shawbirch & Dothill has an estimated population of 5,637 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shawbirch & Dothill average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shawbirch & Dothill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shawbirch & Dothill a safe place to live?
Shawbirch & Dothill recorded 52.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,945th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shawbirch & Dothill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (50).
Is crime in Shawbirch & Dothill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shawbirch & Dothill was down 27% on the year before: 293 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 400 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shawbirch & Dothill?
About 5,637 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shawbirch & Dothill?
Shawbirch & Dothill 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.