Crime in St Martin's, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends

410 crimes were recorded in St Martin's, Shropshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 180 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Martin's, Shropshire has the 3,288th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in St Martin's, Shropshire was highest in the year to July 2020 (503 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (332). Over the whole period it fell 4%, 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 St Martin's, Shropshire 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 anti-social behaviour (+88%).

The largest falls were in public order (-42%) and criminal damage and arson (-41%).

Violence and sexual offences in St Martin's, Shropshire

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 43.9% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in St Martin's, Shropshire

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 90 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 22.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in St Martin's, Shropshire

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in St Martin's, Shropshire

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in St Martin's, Shropshire

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.

Public order in St Martin's, Shropshire

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in St Martin's, Shropshire

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 12 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in St Martin's, Shropshire

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in St Martin's, Shropshire

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in St Martin's, Shropshire

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 4 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 33% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in St Martin's, Shropshire

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Martin's, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

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

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 St Martin's, Shropshire over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Martin's, Shropshire 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.

St Martin's, Shropshire has an estimated population of 9,328. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Martin's, Shropshire sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. 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 St Martin's, Shropshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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