Crime in Shifnal Rural: statistics, rates and trends
163 crimes were recorded in Shifnal Rural in the 12 months to August 2026, 28.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shifnal Rural at a glance
- Crime trends in Shifnal Rural
- Types of crime in Shifnal Rural
- Shifnal Rural compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shifnal Rural
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shifnal Rural
- Demographics of Shifnal Rural
- Questions about crime in Shifnal Rural
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (69), other theft (20) and criminal damage and arson (17) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,810th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Shifnal Rural | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 163 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.1 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,792 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Shifnal Rural of any year here (163 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 163 | 28.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 170 | 29.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 200 | 34.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 227 | 39.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 198 | 34.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 175 | 30.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 170 | 29.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 187 | 32.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 246 | 42.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 10 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 13 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 12 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 5 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (65% below) and other theft (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 60 to 69, while other theft fell from 27 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 69 | 11.9 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 1.9 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Public order | 4 | 0.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Shifnal Rural.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shifnal Rural |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal South | 268 | 53.6 | +90% |
| Shifnal North | 295 | 62.7 | +123% |
| Albrighton | 235 | 42.5 | +51% |
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | +90% |
| Claverley & Worfield | 124 | 34.3 | +22% |
| Bridgnorth East | 353 | 75.1 | +167% |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 209 | 40.1 | +42% |
| Bridgnorth Castle | 406 | 94.6 | +236% |
The 10 locations below account for 61% of the crime recorded in Shifnal Rural over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Lizard Lane | 17 |
| On or near Bridgnorth Road | 16 |
| On or near Newport Road | 12 |
| On or near Offoxey Road | 11 |
| On or near Bowlers Alley | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 5 |
| On or near Brick Kiln Lane | 4 |
| On or near Caynton Road | 4 |
| On or near Larch Grove | 4 |
Of the 152 crimes in Shifnal Rural with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 11 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 46 | 30.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 21.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 7.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
Shifnal Rural has an estimated population of 5,792 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (4.6%, against 23.3%), more private renting (34%, against 20%) and less social housing (7.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shifnal Rural average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shifnal Rural | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 4.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 34.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shifnal Rural a safe place to live?
Shifnal Rural recorded 28.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,810th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shifnal Rural?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 69 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (20).
Is crime in Shifnal Rural going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shifnal Rural was down 4% on the year before: 163 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 170 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shifnal Rural?
About 5,792 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shifnal Rural?
Shifnal Rural 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.