Crime in Bayston Hill: statistics, rates and trends
157 crimes were recorded in Bayston Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 30.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bayston Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Bayston Hill
- Types of crime in Bayston Hill
- Bayston Hill compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bayston Hill
- Streets with the most crime in Bayston Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bayston Hill
- Demographics of Bayston Hill
- Questions about crime in Bayston Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (78), anti-social behaviour (29) and other theft (10) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,371st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bayston Hill | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 157 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 30.5 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,147 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bayston Hill peaked in the year to August 2020 (260 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (152). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 35%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 157 | 30.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 174 | 33.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 152 | 29.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 252 | 49.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 219 | 42.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 226 | 43.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 260 | 50.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 254 | 49.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 242 | 47.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 13 |
| July 2026 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 15 |
| May 2026 | 15 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 13 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 8 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (63% below) and violence and sexual offences (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 95 to 78.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 78 | 15.2 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 5.6 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Other theft | 10 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 6 | 1.2 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Bayston Hill is the one area listed within Bayston Hill, with 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayston Hill | Neighbourhood | 5,147 | 157 | 30.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Bayston Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Bestune Way | 10 |
| On or near Bayston Hill Services | 9 |
| On or near Davina Gardens | 7 |
| On or near Lansdowne Road | 7 |
| On or near Lythwood Road | 6 |
| On or near Otter Drive | 6 |
| On or near Fox Close | 5 |
| On or near Fairview Drive | 4 |
Of the 128 crimes in Bayston Hill with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 29 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 69 | 53.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 26 | 20.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 15 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
Bayston Hill has an estimated population of 5,147 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (5.4%, against 17.1%), an older population (30%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bayston Hill average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bayston Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bayston Hill a safe place to live?
Bayston Hill recorded 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,371st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bayston Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 78 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (29).
Is crime in Bayston Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bayston Hill was down 10% on the year before: 157 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 174 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bayston Hill?
About 5,147 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bayston Hill?
Bayston Hill 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.