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Crime in Cherry Orchard

Cherry Orchard had 255 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 156 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 166% above the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 27% on the three months before.

SY2, Shropshire · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cherry Orchard

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156crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+27%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common94 in 3 months

Month by month

76 Mar 55 Apr 70 May 89 Jun 82 Jul 84 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cherry Orchard. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9437%
anti-social behaviour3915%
shoplifting3313%
criminal damage229%
public order208%
theft104%
vehicle crime83%
bike theft83%

Cherry Orchard against Shropshire

TypeCherry Orchard per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence57.524.2▲ 15%
Burglary0.61.7–
Vehicle crime4.91.1–
Anti-social behaviour23.99.3–
Theft and robbery14.14.3▲ 5%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Coleham189.7▲ 25%
Cherry Orchard156▲ 27%
Shrewsbury104.1▲ 24%
Underdale91.6▲ 17%
Belvidere79.9▲ 20%
Monkmoor77.9▲ 34%
Castlefields76.4▲ 22%
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 Cherry Orchard a safe area?

Cherry Orchard had about 156 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cherry Orchard?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (94), followed by anti-social behaviour (39) and shoplifting (33).