Crime in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers: statistics, rates and trends
74 crimes were recorded in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers in the 12 months to July 2026, 21.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers at a glance
- Crime trends in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
- Types of crime in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
- Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
- What happened after crimes were reported in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
- Population and deprivation in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
- Questions about crime in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
- About this data
74 crimes were recorded in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers in the 12 months to July 2026, 21.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 29 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers has the 3,897th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 74 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 21.4 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,456 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers was highest in the year to July 2022 (118 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (74). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 74 | 21.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 87 | 25.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 101 | 29.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 99 | 28.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 118 | 34.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 115 | 33.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 91 | 26.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 104 | 30.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 91 | 26.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 8 |
| June 2026 | 7 |
| May 2026 | 4 |
| April 2026 | 10 |
| March 2026 | 10 |
| February 2026 | 4 |
| January 2026 | 4 |
| December 2025 | 4 |
| November 2025 | 5 |
| October 2025 | 8 |
| September 2025 | 6 |
| August 2025 | 4 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers 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 violence and sexual offences (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 8.4 | 0.25 | -15% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.9 | 0.82 | +11% |
| Other theft | 8 | 2.3 | 0.36 | +60% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.3 | 0.47 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.7 | 0.11 | -54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.2 | 0.17 | -67% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.2 | 0.17 | +300% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.6 | 0.27 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -50% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 39.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 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 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleobury Mortimer | 128 | 36.4 | +70% |
| Highley | 224 | 59.2 | +176% |
| Brown Clee | 104 | 25.0 | +17% |
| Clee | 141 | 30.6 | +43% |
| Bridgnorth East | 345 | 73.4 | +243% |
| Bridgnorth Castle | 414 | 96.5 | +350% |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 220 | 42.2 | +97% |
| Ludlow South | 228 | 46.8 | +118% |
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 Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Barbrook | 7 |
| On or near Button Bridge Lane | 6 |
| On or near Clogs Bank | 6 |
| On or near Hints Meadow | 6 |
| On or near Dippers Bank | 3 |
| On or near Glebe Drive | 3 |
| On or near Goosemoor Close | 3 |
| On or near Little Stocks Close | 3 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 3 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 35 | 47.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 24.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 13 | 17.6% |
| Not recorded | 6 | 8.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 1.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.4% |
Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers has an estimated population of 3,456. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 48.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.3% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers a safe place to live?
Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers recorded 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by burglary (10).
Is crime in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers going up or down?
Recorded crime in Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers was down 15% on the year before: 74 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 87 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers?
Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.