Is Market Drayton Town and Rural Safe?
Crime statistics for Market Drayton Town and Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 4,290 total crimes recorded in Market Drayton Town and Rural
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Market Drayton Town and Rural — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Market Drayton Town and Rural safe?
Market Drayton Town and Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 7/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,431 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 1.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Market Drayton Town and Rural are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Market Drayton Town and Rural in the last 12 months?
1,431 crimes were recorded in Market Drayton 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 1.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,456 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,829 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Market Drayton Town and Rural?
The most common crime in Market Drayton Town and Rural is Violent Crime, with 1,829 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 127.8% 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Market Drayton Town and Rural is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 1.7% — from 1,456 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,431 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Market Drayton Town and Rural?
Market Drayton Town and Rural has a safety score of 7 out of 100 (High Crime). 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural compare to the West Mercia Police average?
Market Drayton Town and Rural has a safety score of 7/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 12/100. Market Drayton Town and Rural is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Market Drayton Town and Rural?
36.4% of crimes recorded in Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural?
1,829 violent crimes were recorded in Market Drayton Town and Rural in the last 12 months — representing 127.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 684 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural last updated?
The crime data for Market Drayton 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 Market Drayton Town and Rural with other areas?
You can compare Market Drayton 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.