Is Shrewsbury Rural East Safe?
Crime statistics for Shrewsbury Rural East. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 1,789 total crimes recorded in Shrewsbury Rural East
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Shrewsbury Rural East — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shrewsbury Rural East safe?
Shrewsbury Rural East has a CrimeRadar safety score of 22/100, rated High Crime. A total of 602 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 13.6% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Shrewsbury Rural East are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Shrewsbury Rural East in the last 12 months?
602 crimes were recorded in Shrewsbury Rural East in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 13.6% compared to the previous 12-month period (530 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 753 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Shrewsbury Rural East?
The most common crime in Shrewsbury Rural East is Violent Crime, with 753 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 125.1% 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 Shrewsbury Rural East increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Shrewsbury Rural East is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 13.6% — from 530 crimes in the previous 12 months to 602 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Shrewsbury Rural East?
Shrewsbury Rural East has a safety score of 22 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 Shrewsbury Rural East compare to the West Mercia Police average?
Shrewsbury Rural East has a safety score of 22/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 12/100. Shrewsbury Rural East 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 Shrewsbury Rural East?
36.8% of crimes recorded in Shrewsbury Rural East 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 Shrewsbury Rural East?
753 violent crimes were recorded in Shrewsbury Rural East in the last 12 months — representing 125.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 307 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 Shrewsbury Rural East last updated?
The crime data for Shrewsbury Rural East 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 Shrewsbury Rural East with other areas?
You can compare Shrewsbury Rural East 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.