Crime in Shifnal South: statistics, rates and trends
268 crimes were recorded in Shifnal South in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shifnal South at a glance
- Crime trends in Shifnal South
- Types of crime in Shifnal South
- Shifnal South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Shifnal South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shifnal South
- Demographics of Shifnal South
- Questions about crime in Shifnal South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (119), shoplifting (35) and other theft (27) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,880th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Shifnal South | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 268 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.6 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,004 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shifnal South peaked in the year to August 2021 (385 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (263). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 268 | 53.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 263 | 52.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 290 | 58.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 270 | 54.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 350 | 69.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 385 | 76.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 381 | 76.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 322 | 64.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 308 | 61.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 31 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 14 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 10 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 24 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (31% below) was well below it. On the year before, shoplifting fell from 53 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 23.8 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 7.0 | 8.5 | -34% |
| Other theft | 27 | 5.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 3.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Shifnal South; the highest is Bridgnorth Castle (94.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Shifnal Rural (28.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shifnal South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal North | 295 | 62.7 | +17% |
| Shifnal Rural | 163 | 28.1 | -47% |
| Albrighton | 235 | 42.5 | -21% |
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | 0% |
| Claverley & Worfield | 124 | 34.3 | -36% |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 209 | 40.1 | -25% |
| Bridgnorth Castle | 406 | 94.6 | +77% |
| Bridgnorth East | 353 | 75.1 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Shifnal South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Weaver Grove | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 13 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 13 |
| On or near Shifnal | 12 |
| On or near Bluegate | 10 |
| On or near Stanton Road | 10 |
| On or near Aston Dale | 9 |
| On or near Church Street | 9 |
Of the 255 crimes in Shifnal South with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 13 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 45.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 55 | 21.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 21.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
Shifnal South has an estimated population of 5,004 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shifnal South average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shifnal South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shifnal South a safe place to live?
Shifnal South recorded 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,880th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shifnal South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (35).
Is crime in Shifnal South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shifnal South was up 2% on the year before: 268 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 263 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shifnal South?
About 5,004 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shifnal South?
Shifnal South 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.