Crime in St Martin's, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
409 crimes were recorded in St Martin's, Shropshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in St Martin's, Shropshire at a glance
- Crime trends in St Martin's, Shropshire
- Types of crime in St Martin's, Shropshire
- St Martin's, Shropshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Martin's, Shropshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Martin's, Shropshire
- Demographics of St Martin's, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in St Martin's, Shropshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (184), anti-social behaviour (89) and other theft (34) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,303rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | St Martin's, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 409 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.8 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,328 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in St Martin's, Shropshire peaked in the year to August 2020 (483 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (326). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 409 | 43.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 420 | 45.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 326 | 34.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 421 | 45.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 396 | 42.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 404 | 43.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 483 | 51.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 443 | 47.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 423 | 45.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 37 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 48 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (59% below) and other theft (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 50 to 89, while other theft fell from 55 to 34 and criminal damage and arson fell from 35 to 26.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 184 | 19.7 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 9.5 | 15.4 | +78% |
| Other theft | 34 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.8 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.3 | 3.6 | +5% |
| Public order | 19 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than St Martin's, Shropshire; the highest is Oswestry South (136.1 per 1,000) and the lowest St Oswald, Shropshire (29.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Martin's, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selattyn & Gobowen | 249 | 58.6 | +34% |
| Whittington | 201 | 44.5 | +2% |
| Ellesmere Urban | 295 | 57.9 | +32% |
| Oswestry North East | 217 | 44.9 | +2% |
| Oswestry North | 248 | 55.0 | +26% |
| Oswestry South East | 330 | 89.6 | +104% |
| Oswestry South | 700 | 136.1 | +210% |
| St Oswald | 145 | 29.5 | -33% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in St Martin's, Shropshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 30 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 24 |
| On or near Station Road | 22 |
| On or near Glenrid Services | 19 |
| On or near Chirk Road | 18 |
| On or near Albert Square | 11 |
| On or near Maes Alwyn | 11 |
| On or near Kingsbury | 10 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 8 |
Of the 320 crimes in St Martin's, Shropshire with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 162 | 50.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 20.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 5.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
St Martin's, Shropshire has an estimated population of 9,328 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.9%, against 23.3%), an older population (25%, against 19%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up St Martin's, Shropshire average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | St Martin's, Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is St Martin's, Shropshire a safe place to live?
St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,303rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in St Martin's, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 184 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in St Martin's, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Martin's, Shropshire was down 3% on the year before: 409 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 420 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of St Martin's, Shropshire?
About 9,328 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers St Martin's, Shropshire?
St Martin's, Shropshire 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.