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Crime in Heathgates

Heathgates had 156 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 63.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 38th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 15% above the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 16% on the three months before.

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

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63.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
38 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+16%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common58 in 3 months

Month by month

45 Apr 47 May 43 Jun 59 Jul 52 Aug 45 Sep

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5837%
anti-social behaviour2717%
public order1510%
shoplifting149%
criminal damage117%
theft74%
burglary64%
vehicle crime53%

Heathgates against Shropshire

TypeHeathgates per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence23.625.4▼ 19%
Burglary2.41.5–
Vehicle crime21.3–
Anti-social behaviour118.6–
Theft and robbery4.13.8▼ 9%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sundorne104.1▲ 17%
Telford Estate92.1▲ 25%
Underdale85▼ 1%
Mount Pleasant68.9▲ 27%
Heathgates63.4▲ 16%
Ditherington61.3▲ 23%
Herongate49.3▼ 18%
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 Heathgates a safe area?

Heathgates had about 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 38 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Heathgates?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (58), followed by anti-social behaviour (27) and public order (15).