Crime in Sundorne & Old Heath: statistics, rates and trends
417 crimes were recorded in Sundorne & Old Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Sundorne & Old Heath
- Questions about crime in Sundorne & Old Heath
- About this data
417 crimes were recorded in Sundorne & Old Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 24% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 206 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Sundorne & Old Heath has the 1,923rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sundorne & Old Heath | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 417 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.0 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -24% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,345 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sundorne & Old Heath was highest in the year to July 2021 (804 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (417). Over the whole period it fell 45%, 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 | 417 | 78.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 547 | 102.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 707 | 132.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 672 | 125.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 673 | 125.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 804 | 150.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 664 | 124.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 653 | 122.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 753 | 140.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 47 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sundorne & Old Heath 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons.
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-77%) and criminal damage and arson (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 206 | 38.5 | 1.13 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 12.2 | 0.79 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 5.4 | 0.80 | -43% |
| Public order | 26 | 4.9 | 0.73 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 20 | 3.7 | 0.45 | -77% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -21% |
| Drugs | 14 | 2.6 | 0.80 | +40% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 2.2 | 2.31 | +71% |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -36% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.71 | -53% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.19 | -71% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -80% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sundorne & Old Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 49.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sundorne & Old Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 15.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sundorne & Old Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sundorne & Old Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sundorne & Old Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 77% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sundorne & Old Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sundorne & Old Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sundorne & Old Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sundorne & Old Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sundorne & Old Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sundorne & Old Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sundorne & Old Heath
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sundorne & Old Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Sundorne & Old Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sundorne & Old Heath.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sundorne & Old Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield | 425 | 77.4 | -1% |
| Bagley | 266 | 57.5 | -26% |
| Harlescott | 503 | 133.2 | +71% |
| Castlefields & Ditherington | 453 | 80.1 | +3% |
| Underdale | 258 | 57.3 | -27% |
| Monkmoor | 385 | 92.8 | +19% |
| Quarry & Coton Hill | 1,578 | 340.5 | +336% |
| Abbey | 334 | 52.3 | -33% |
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 Sundorne & Old Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Moston Green | 60 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 41 |
| On or near Old Heath | 29 |
| On or near Ditherington Road | 23 |
| On or near First Terrace | 23 |
| On or near Albert Road | 21 |
| On or near Featherbed Lane | 17 |
| On or near Claverley Crescent | 16 |
| On or near Broughton Road | 14 |
| On or near Claverley Road | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sundorne & Old Heath 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 | 171 | 41.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 74 | 17.7% |
| Not recorded | 65 | 15.6% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 12.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.5% |
Sundorne & Old Heath has an estimated population of 5,345. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sundorne & Old Heath sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sundorne & Old Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.2% |
| Social rented homes | 23.9% |
| Private rented homes | 12.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Sundorne & Old Heath a safe place to live?
Sundorne & Old Heath recorded 78.0 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 Sundorne & Old Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 206 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Sundorne & Old Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sundorne & Old Heath was down 24% on the year before: 417 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 547 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sundorne & Old Heath?
Sundorne & Old Heath 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 Sundorne & Old Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.