West Mercia Police

Is Ellesmere Town and Rural Safe?

Crime statistics for Ellesmere Town and Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 36 months: February 2023 – January 2026 1,708 crimes
34 / 100 Below Average

Safety Score !

1,708 Crimes (last 36 months)
38.7% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓8.9% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 1,708 total crimes recorded in Ellesmere Town and Rural

Violent Crime
720 42.2%
Anti-Social Behaviour
237 13.9%
Shoplifting
177 10.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
127 7.4%
Public Order
122 7.1%
Burglary
93 5.4%
Other Theft
88 5.2%
Other Crime
53 3.1%
Vehicle Crime
35 2%
Drugs
29 1.7%
Possession of Weapons
21 1.2%
Robbery
5 0.3%
Bicycle Theft
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Ellesmere Town and Rural — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellesmere Town and Rural safe?

Ellesmere Town and Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 34/100, rated Below Average. A total of 521 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 8.9% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Ellesmere Town and Rural are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Town and Rural in the last 12 months?

521 crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Town and Rural in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 8.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (572 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 720 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Ellesmere Town and Rural?

The most common crime in Ellesmere Town and Rural is Violent Crime, with 720 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 138.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Ellesmere Town and Rural increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Ellesmere Town and Rural is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 8.9% — from 572 crimes in the previous 12 months to 521 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Ellesmere Town and Rural?

Ellesmere Town and Rural has a safety score of 34 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Ellesmere Town and Rural compare to the West Mercia Police average?

Ellesmere Town and Rural has a safety score of 34/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 12/100. Ellesmere Town and Rural is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Ellesmere Town and Rural?

38.7% of crimes recorded in Ellesmere Town and Rural resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Mercia Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Ellesmere Town and Rural?

720 violent crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Town and Rural in the last 12 months — representing 138.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 237 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Ellesmere Town and Rural last updated?

The crime data for Ellesmere Town and Rural was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Ellesmere Town and Rural with other areas?

You can compare Ellesmere Town and Rural with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.