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Crime in Bishop's Castle

Bishop's Castle had 33 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 87.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 19th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% above the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 14% on the three months before.

SY9, Shropshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bishop's Castle

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87.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
19 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+14%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common15 in 3 months

Month by month

6 Apr 14 May 9 Jun 11 Jul 12 Aug 10 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bishop's Castle. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1545%
shoplifting412%
anti-social behaviour39%
theft from the person39%
theft26%
other crime26%
weapons13%
drugs13%

Bishop's Castle against Shropshire

TypeBishop's Castle per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence4025.4▼ 25%
Burglary01.5–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour88.6–
Theft and robbery13.33.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bishop's Castle87.9▲ 14%
Churchstoke16.1–
Clun7.3–
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 Bishop's Castle a safe area?

Bishop's Castle had about 87.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 19 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bishop's Castle?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (15), followed by shoplifting (4) and anti-social behaviour (3).