Crime in Broseley: statistics, rates and trends
324 crimes were recorded in Broseley in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Broseley at a glance
- Crime trends in Broseley
- Types of crime in Broseley
- Broseley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Broseley
- Streets with the most crime in Broseley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Broseley
- Demographics of Broseley
- Questions about crime in Broseley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (151), criminal damage and arson (40) and anti-social behaviour (39) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,085th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Broseley | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 324 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.6 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,047 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Broseley peaked in the year to August 2023 (417 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (311). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 4%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 324 | 53.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 315 | 52.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 366 | 60.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 417 | 69.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 336 | 55.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 378 | 62.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 399 | 66.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 349 | 57.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 311 | 51.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 33 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 27 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (58% below) and public order (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 131 to 151.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 151 | 25.0 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 6.4 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Public order | 20 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Broseley; the highest is Telford (95.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Bayston Hill (30.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Broseley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford | 15,813 | 95.4 | +78% |
| Shifnal | 563 | 58.0 | +8% |
| Bridgnorth | 875 | 74.9 | +40% |
| Albrighton | 296 | 35.5 | -34% |
| Newport (Telford and Wrekin) | 735 | 53.9 | +1% |
| Perton | 452 | 54.5 | +2% |
| Codsall | 718 | 53.6 | 0% |
| Bayston Hill | 157 | 30.5 | -43% |
Broseley is the one area listed within Broseley, with 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley | Neighbourhood | 6,047 | 324 | 53.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Broseley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Wesley Court | 14 |
| On or near Birch Meadow | 13 |
| On or near Bridgnorth Road | 13 |
| On or near Foundry Lane | 12 |
| On or near Beech Drive | 11 |
| On or near Haycop Rise | 10 |
| On or near Windsor Crescent | 10 |
| On or near B4375 | 9 |
| On or near Dark Lane | 9 |
Of the 285 crimes in Broseley with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 144 | 50.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 69 | 24.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
Broseley has an estimated population of 6,047 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.8%, against 7.9%), an older population (28%, against 19%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Broseley average decile 5.1 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Broseley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Broseley a safe place to live?
Broseley recorded 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,085th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Broseley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 151 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (40).
Is crime in Broseley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Broseley was up 3% on the year before: 324 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 315 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Broseley?
About 6,047 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Broseley?
Broseley 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.