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Crime in Ditherington

Ditherington had 162 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 55.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 46th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 5% below the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

SY1, Shropshire · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Ditherington

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55.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
46 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common65 in 3 months

Month by month

42 Mar 51 Apr 55 May 39 Jun 66 Jul 57 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6540%
anti-social behaviour2918%
shoplifting1811%
criminal damage117%
public order117%
theft64%
drugs53%
burglary53%

Ditherington against Shropshire

TypeDitherington per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence22.424.2▼ 26%
Burglary1.71.7–
Vehicle crime11.1–
Anti-social behaviour109.3–
Theft and robbery3.14.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Greenfields114.4▲ 23%
Underdale91.6▲ 17%
Castlefields76.4▲ 22%
Mount Pleasant64.3▲ 12%
Heathgates62.6▲ 8%
Ditherington55.7▲ 9%
Herongate48.1▼ 20%
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 Ditherington a safe area?

Ditherington had about 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 46 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ditherington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (65), followed by anti-social behaviour (29) and shoplifting (18).