Crime in Shifnal North: statistics, rates and trends
287 crimes were recorded in Shifnal North in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Shifnal North at a glance
- Crime trends in Shifnal North
- Types of crime in Shifnal North
- Shifnal North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shifnal North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shifnal North
- Population and deprivation in Shifnal North
- Questions about crime in Shifnal North
- About this data
287 crimes were recorded in Shifnal North in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 159 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shifnal North has the 2,554th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shifnal North | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 287 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.0 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,708 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shifnal North was highest in the year to July 2021 (501 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (195). Over the whole period it fell 36%, 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 | 287 | 61.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 296 | 62.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 195 | 41.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 335 | 71.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 425 | 90.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 501 | 106.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 472 | 100.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 477 | 101.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 448 | 95.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 37 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shifnal North 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 (+19%). The largest falls were in drugs (-60%) and other theft (-55%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 33.8 | 0.99 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 5.7 | 0.37 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.1 | 0.75 | +0% |
| Public order | 20 | 4.2 | 0.64 | +5% |
| Other theft | 14 | 3.0 | 0.47 | -55% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.9 | 0.39 | +29% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.7 | 0.52 | -60% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -40% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.3 | 0.60 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.8 | 1.03 | +300% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.16 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Shifnal North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shifnal North recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 55.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shifnal North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shifnal North recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shifnal North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shifnal North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shifnal North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shifnal North recorded 20 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 up 5% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shifnal North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shifnal North recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shifnal North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shifnal North recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shifnal North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shifnal North recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shifnal North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shifnal North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shifnal North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shifnal North recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shifnal North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shifnal North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shifnal North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shifnal North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shifnal North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shifnal North recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shifnal North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shifnal North 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Shifnal North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shifnal North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shifnal North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal South | 260 | 52.0 | -15% |
| Shifnal Rural | 165 | 28.5 | -53% |
| Albrighton | 233 | 42.1 | -31% |
| Broseley | 329 | 54.4 | -11% |
| Claverley & Worfield | 132 | 36.6 | -40% |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 220 | 42.2 | -31% |
| Much Wenlock | 196 | 56.9 | -7% |
| Bridgnorth Castle | 414 | 96.5 | +58% |
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 Shifnal North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near School Court | 25 |
| On or near St Andrews Close | 20 |
| On or near Idsall Crescent | 20 |
| On or near Laurel Grove | 12 |
| On or near Woolpack Close | 12 |
| On or near The Willows | 12 |
| On or near Newport Crescent | 11 |
| On or near Newport Road | 11 |
| On or near Beddoes Close | 10 |
| On or near High Street | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shifnal North 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 | 148 | 51.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 39 | 13.6% |
| Not recorded | 27 | 9.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 5.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
Shifnal North has an estimated population of 4,708. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shifnal North sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shifnal North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.6% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% |
| Private rented homes | 11.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Shifnal North a safe place to live?
Shifnal North recorded 61.0 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 Shifnal North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (27).
Is crime in Shifnal North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shifnal North was down 3% on the year before: 287 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 296 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shifnal North?
Shifnal North 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 Shifnal North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.