Crime in The Strettons: statistics, rates and trends
144 crimes were recorded in The Strettons in the 12 months to August 2026, 32.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in The Strettons at a glance
- Crime trends in The Strettons
- Types of crime in The Strettons
- The Strettons compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in The Strettons
- What happened after crimes were reported in The Strettons
- Demographics of The Strettons
- Questions about crime in The Strettons
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (68), anti-social behaviour (17) and other theft (15) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,711th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | The Strettons | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 144 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 32.2 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,469 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in The Strettons of any year here (144 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 52%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 144 | 32.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 170 | 38.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 207 | 46.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 229 | 51.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 224 | 50.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 310 | 69.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 265 | 59.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 311 | 69.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 299 | 66.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 15 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 13 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 8 |
| March 2026 | 13 |
| February 2026 | 8 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| December 2025 | 7 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 9 |
| September 2025 | 12 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (56% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 68 | 15.2 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 3.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 3.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 2.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than The Strettons; the highest is Craven Arms, Shropshire (58.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Corvedale (25.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Strettons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corvedale | 90 | 25.3 | -21% |
| Burnell | 170 | 28.9 | -10% |
| Craven Arms | 249 | 58.2 | +81% |
| Rea Valley | 224 | 55.1 | +71% |
| Chirbury & Worthen | 191 | 31.8 | -1% |
| Bayston Hill | 157 | 30.5 | -5% |
| Longden | 226 | 40.3 | +25% |
| Severn Valley | 189 | 46.6 | +45% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in The Strettons over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Brooksbury” (15).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Brooksbury | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Police Station | 7 |
| On or near Supermarket | 7 |
| On or near Carding Mill Valley | 5 |
| On or near Longmynd Place | 5 |
| On or near Ludlow Road | 5 |
| On or near Willow Meadow | 5 |
| On or near Beaumont Road | 4 |
| On or near Lawley Close | 4 |
Of the 127 crimes in The Strettons with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 54 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 34 | 26.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 21 | 16.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 3 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
The Strettons has an estimated population of 4,469 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (46%, against 19%), more retired residents (48%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up The Strettons average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | The Strettons | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 8.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 45.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 40.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 48.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is The Strettons a safe place to live?
The Strettons recorded 32.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,711th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in The Strettons?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 68 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (17).
Is crime in The Strettons going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Strettons was down 15% on the year before: 144 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 170 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of The Strettons?
About 4,469 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 46% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers The Strettons?
The Strettons 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.