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Crime in Cosford

Cosford had 9 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 13.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 81st of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 76% below the middle Shropshire area. Crime was down 31% on the three months before.

WV7, Shropshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Cosford

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13.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
81 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
-31%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common6 in 3 months

Month by month

2 Apr 2 May 9 Jun 2 Jul 2 Aug 5 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence667%
burglary111%
theft111%
shoplifting111%

Cosford against Shropshire

TypeCosford per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence8.925.4–
Burglary1.51.5–
Vehicle crime01.3–
Anti-social behaviour08.6–
Theft and robbery1.53.8–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Shifnal93.5▲ 26%
Codsall66.4▲ 13%
Pattingham40.7▲ 10%
Albrighton32.8▲ 23%
Cosford13.4▼ 31%
Bishops Wood2.6–
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 Cosford a safe area?

Cosford had about 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 81 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cosford?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (6), followed by burglary (1) and theft (1).