Crime in Whittington, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
201 crimes were recorded in Whittington, Shropshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Whittington, Shropshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Whittington, Shropshire
- Types of crime in Whittington, Shropshire
- Whittington, Shropshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Whittington, Shropshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Whittington, Shropshire
- Demographics of Whittington, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Whittington, Shropshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (88), anti-social behaviour (44) and criminal damage and arson (24) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,269th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Whittington, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 201 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.5 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,512 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Whittington, Shropshire peaked in the year to August 2018 (277 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (154). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 27%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 201 | 44.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 208 | 46.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 154 | 34.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 184 | 40.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 214 | 47.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 225 | 49.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 213 | 47.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 261 | 57.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 277 | 61.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 22 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 22 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 14 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (43% below) and anti-social behaviour (37% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 28 to 44, while violence and sexual offences fell from 115 to 88.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 88 | 19.5 | 34.2 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 9.8 | 15.4 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 | 5.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 2.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Whittington, Shropshire; the highest is Oswestry South (136.1 per 1,000) and the lowest St Oswald, Shropshire (29.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Whittington, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oswestry North East | 217 | 44.9 | +1% |
| Oswestry South East | 330 | 89.6 | +101% |
| Oswestry North | 248 | 55.0 | +24% |
| Oswestry South | 700 | 136.1 | +206% |
| Selattyn & Gobowen | 249 | 58.6 | +32% |
| St Oswald | 145 | 29.5 | -34% |
| St Martin's | 409 | 43.8 | -2% |
| Llanymynech | 133 | 30.9 | -31% |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Whittington, Shropshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Penybryn Avenue” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Penybryn Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Cygnet Close | 12 |
| On or near Holyhead Road | 12 |
| On or near Burma Road | 10 |
| On or near Fitzalan Close | 9 |
| On or near Walsham Avenue | 9 |
| On or near Penrhos Court | 8 |
| On or near Western Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 6 |
| On or near Donnett Close | 5 |
Of the 157 crimes in Whittington, Shropshire with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 44 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 77 | 49.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 35 | 22.3% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 23 | 14.6% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 8.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
Whittington, Shropshire has an estimated population of 4,512 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.7%, against 23.3%), fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (29%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Whittington, Shropshire average decile 5.9 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Whittington, Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Whittington, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Whittington, Shropshire recorded 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,269th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Whittington, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 88 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (44).
Is crime in Whittington, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Whittington, Shropshire was down 3% on the year before: 201 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 208 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Whittington, Shropshire?
About 4,512 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Whittington, Shropshire?
Whittington, Shropshire 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.