Crime in Shifnal: statistics, rates and trends
563 crimes were recorded in Shifnal in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (280), criminal damage and arson (43) and other theft (42) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 995th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Shifnal | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 563 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.0 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,712 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shifnal peaked in the year to August 2021 (895 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (473). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 563 | 58.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 568 | 58.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 473 | 48.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 606 | 62.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 771 | 79.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 895 | 92.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 824 | 84.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 811 | 83.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 759 | 78.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 59 |
| July 2026 | 73 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 51 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 42 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 36 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 49 |
| September 2025 | 33 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and shoplifting (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 36 to 43, while anti-social behaviour fell from 62 to 41 and shoplifting fell from 56 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 280 | 28.8 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Other theft | 42 | 4.3 | 6.4 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 4.2 | 15.4 | -34% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 4.0 | 8.5 | -30% |
| Public order | 34 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Shifnal; the highest is Telford (95.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Albrighton (35.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shifnal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albrighton | 296 | 35.5 | -39% |
| Telford | 15,813 | 95.4 | +65% |
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | -8% |
| Newport (Telford and Wrekin) | 735 | 53.9 | -7% |
| Codsall | 718 | 53.6 | -7% |
| Perton | 452 | 54.5 | -6% |
| Bridgnorth | 875 | 74.9 | +29% |
| Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | 369 | 57.6 | -1% |
Of the 2 areas within Shifnal, Shifnal North had the highest crime rate (62.7 per 1,000) and Shifnal South the lowest (53.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal North | Neighbourhood | 4,708 | 295 | 62.7 |
| Shifnal South | Neighbourhood | 5,004 | 268 | 53.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Shifnal over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (34).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 34 |
| On or near Weaver Grove | 25 |
| On or near School Court | 24 |
| On or near St Andrews Close | 20 |
| On or near Idsall Crescent | 18 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 13 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 13 |
| On or near Laurel Grove | 12 |
| On or near Shifnal | 12 |
Of the 522 crimes in Shifnal with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 41 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 263 | 50.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 19.3% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 18.8% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Shifnal has an estimated population of 9,712 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shifnal average decile 7.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Shifnal | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shifnal a safe place to live?
Shifnal recorded 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 995th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Shifnal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 280 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (43).
Is crime in Shifnal going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shifnal was almost unchanged on the year before: 563 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 568 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shifnal?
About 9,712 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shifnal?
Shifnal 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.