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Crime in Dorrington

Dorrington had 5 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 7.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 86th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 87% below the middle Shropshire area. Crime was down 62% on the three months before.

SY5, Shropshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Dorrington

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7.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
86 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
-62%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common2 in 3 months

Month by month

4 Mar 2 Apr 7 May 2 Jun 2 Jul 1 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence240%
anti-social behaviour120%
criminal damage120%
weapons120%

Dorrington against Shropshire

TypeDorrington per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence3.124.2–
Burglary01.7–
Vehicle crime01.1–
Anti-social behaviour1.59.3–
Theft and robbery04.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Meole Brace145.1▼ 3%
Bayston Hill29.1▼ 3%
Dorrington7.6▼ 62%
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 Dorrington a safe area?

Dorrington had about 7.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 86 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Dorrington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (2), followed by anti-social behaviour (1) and criminal damage (1).