Crime in Whitchurch North: statistics, rates and trends
434 crimes were recorded in Whitchurch North in the 12 months to August 2026, 82.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whitchurch North at a glance
- Crime trends in Whitchurch North
- Types of crime in Whitchurch North
- Whitchurch North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whitchurch North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whitchurch North
- Demographics of Whitchurch North
- Questions about crime in Whitchurch North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (194), anti-social behaviour (56) and shoplifting (55) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,760th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Whitchurch North | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 434 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.1 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -20% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,286 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Whitchurch North of any year here (434 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 434 | 82.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 545 | 103.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 590 | 111.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 654 | 123.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 607 | 114.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 572 | 108.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 554 | 104.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 674 | 127.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 754 | 142.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 42 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (32% below) and anti-social behaviour (31% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft fell from 43 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 95 to 56.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 194 | 36.7 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 10.6 | 15.4 | -41% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 10.4 | 8.5 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 6.6 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 24 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -44% |
| Public order | 24 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -33% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whitchurch North; the highest is Market Drayton East & Rural (90.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Prees, Shropshire (35.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whitchurch North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch West | 213 | 58.3 | -29% |
| Prees | 175 | 35.9 | -56% |
| Wem | 565 | 58.7 | -29% |
| Market Drayton North | 191 | 40.0 | -51% |
| Market Drayton South | 241 | 56.3 | -31% |
| Hodnet | 327 | 55.0 | -33% |
| Market Drayton East & Rural | 517 | 90.8 | +11% |
| Ellesmere Urban | 295 | 57.9 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Whitchurch North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 57 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 36 |
| On or near B5398 | 34 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Church Street | 19 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Brownlow Street | 13 |
| On or near Mainwaring Drive | 12 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 10 |
| On or near Chester Road | 9 |
Of the 378 crimes in Whitchurch North with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 44.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 20.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 17.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Whitchurch North has an estimated population of 5,286 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%), an older population (25%, against 19%) and more retired residents (28%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whitchurch North average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Whitchurch North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whitchurch North a safe place to live?
Whitchurch North recorded 82.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,760th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Whitchurch North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 194 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Whitchurch North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whitchurch North was down 20% on the year before: 434 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 545 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whitchurch North?
About 5,286 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whitchurch North?
Whitchurch North 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.