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Crime in Harlescott

Harlescott had 259 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 113.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 93% above the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

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

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113.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common91 in 3 months

Month by month

96 Mar 71 Apr 57 May 81 Jun 98 Jul 80 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9135%
anti-social behaviour4417%
criminal damage3112%
shoplifting2911%
theft187%
public order177%
burglary104%
drugs52%

Harlescott against Shropshire

TypeHarlescott per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence39.824.2▲ 6%
Burglary4.41.7–
Vehicle crime0.41.1–
Anti-social behaviour19.29.3▲ 83%
Theft and robbery10.14.30%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Harlescott Grange142.9▲ 3%
Harlescott113.3▲ 16%
Sundorne107.5▲ 21%
Telford Estate94.9▲ 40%
Mount Pleasant64.3▲ 12%
Heathgates62.6▲ 8%
Ditherington55.7▲ 9%
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 Harlescott a safe area?

Harlescott had about 113.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Harlescott?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (91), followed by anti-social behaviour (44) and criminal damage (31).