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Crime in Ellesmere

Ellesmere had 98 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 59.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 41st of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 51% on the three months before.

SY12, Shropshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ellesmere

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59.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
41 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+51%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common36 in 3 months

Month by month

18 Mar 23 Apr 24 May 26 Jun 45 Jul 27 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Ellesmere. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3637%
anti-social behaviour2222%
shoplifting1212%
criminal damage1111%
public order88%
theft55%
vehicle crime22%
burglary22%

Ellesmere against Shropshire

TypeEllesmere per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence2224.2▲ 3%
Burglary1.21.7–
Vehicle crime1.21.1–
Anti-social behaviour13.49.3–
Theft and robbery34.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Ellesmere59.8▲ 51%
Dudleston Heath21.2▼ 38%
Criftins15.9▼ 45%
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 Ellesmere a safe area?

Ellesmere had about 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 41 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Ellesmere?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (36), followed by anti-social behaviour (22) and shoplifting (12).