Crime in Shifnal South: statistics, rates and trends

260 crimes were recorded in Shifnal South in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 119 reports (46% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Shifnal South has the 2,941st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Shifnal South was highest in the year to July 2020 (394 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (254). Over the whole period it fell 17%, 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 Shifnal South 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 falls were in shoplifting (-43%) and anti-social behaviour (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Shifnal South

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shifnal South recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 45.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Shifnal South

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shifnal South recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Shifnal South

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shifnal South recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 271% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Shifnal South

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shifnal South recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 64% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Shifnal South

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shifnal South recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 183% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Shifnal South

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shifnal South recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Shifnal South

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shifnal South recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Shifnal South

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shifnal South recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Shifnal South

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shifnal South recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Shifnal South

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shifnal South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Shifnal South

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shifnal South recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Shifnal South

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shifnal South 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.

Possession of weapons in Shifnal South

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shifnal South recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Shifnal South

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shifnal South 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.

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

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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shifnal South 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.

Shifnal South has an estimated population of 5,004. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shifnal South sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. 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 Shifnal South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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