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Crime in Benthall

Benthall had 68 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 42nd of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 39% on the three months before.

TF12, Shropshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Benthall

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59.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
42 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+39%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common40 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 17 Apr 14 May 24 Jun 25 Jul 19 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Benthall. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4059%
anti-social behaviour812%
public order69%
criminal damage46%
burglary46%
shoplifting34%
vehicle crime23%
bike theft11%

Benthall against Shropshire

TypeBenthall per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence3524.2▲ 67%
Burglary3.51.7–
Vehicle crime1.81.1–
Anti-social behaviour79.3–
Theft and robbery0.94.3–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Coalbrookdale158.2▲ 30%
Coalport126.8▲ 32%
Jackfield116.7▲ 30%
Ironbridge103.4▲ 16%
Lightmoor99.5▲ 38%
Broseley62.5▲ 27%
Benthall59.5▲ 39%
See every Shropshire area ranked on the crime in Shropshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Benthall a safe area?

Benthall had about 59.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 42 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Benthall?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (40), followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and public order (6).