Crime in Sundorne & Old Heath: statistics, rates and trends
410 crimes were recorded in Sundorne & Old Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Sundorne & Old Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Sundorne & Old Heath
- Types of crime in Sundorne & Old Heath
- Sundorne & Old Heath compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Sundorne & Old Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sundorne & Old Heath
- Demographics of Sundorne & Old Heath
- Questions about crime in Sundorne & Old Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (204), anti-social behaviour (64) and criminal damage and arson (30) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,959th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Sundorne & Old Heath | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 410 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.7 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -25% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,345 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Sundorne & Old Heath of any year here (410 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 44%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 410 | 76.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 544 | 101.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 700 | 131.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 683 | 127.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 654 | 122.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 800 | 149.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 678 | 126.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 658 | 123.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 737 | 137.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 30 |
| April 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 36 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 28 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 46 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (39% below) and public order (27% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 30 and anti-social behaviour fell from 85 to 64.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 204 | 38.2 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 64 | 12.0 | 15.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 30 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -39% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.9 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 2.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Sundorne & Old Heath; the highest is Quarry & Coton Hill (338.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Abbey, Shropshire (51.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sundorne & Old Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield | 414 | 75.4 | -2% |
| Bagley | 264 | 57.1 | -26% |
| Harlescott | 500 | 132.5 | +73% |
| Castlefields & Ditherington | 451 | 79.8 | +4% |
| Underdale | 262 | 58.2 | -24% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +21% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,569 | 338.5 | +341% |
| Abbey | 331 | 51.9 | -32% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Sundorne & Old Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Moston Green” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Moston Green | 61 |
| On or near Old Heath | 34 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 33 |
| On or near First Terrace | 25 |
| On or near Ditherington Road | 23 |
| On or near Albert Road | 19 |
| On or near Claverley Crescent | 17 |
| On or near Featherbed Lane | 16 |
| On or near Stanton Green | 15 |
| On or near Broughton Road | 13 |
Of the 346 crimes in Sundorne & Old Heath with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 64 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 50.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 18.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 16.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
Sundorne & Old Heath has an estimated population of 5,345 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (24%, against 17%), fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (21%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sundorne & Old Heath average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Sundorne & Old Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sundorne & Old Heath a safe place to live?
Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,959th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Sundorne & Old Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 204 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (64).
Is crime in Sundorne & Old Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sundorne & Old Heath was down 25% on the year before: 410 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 544 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sundorne & Old Heath?
About 5,345 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sundorne & Old Heath?
Sundorne & Old Heath 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.