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Crime in Highley

Highley had 84 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 90 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 20th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 54% above the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 100% on the three months before.

WV16, Shropshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Highley

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90crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
20 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+100%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common45 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 13 Apr 16 May 27 Jun 25 Jul 32 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence4554%
anti-social behaviour1417%
criminal damage67%
public order56%
vehicle crime45%
other crime34%
drugs22%
weapons22%

Highley against Shropshire

TypeHighley per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence48.224.2▲ 150%
Burglary1.11.7–
Vehicle crime4.31.1–
Anti-social behaviour159.3–
Theft and robbery2.14.3–

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

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 Highley a safe area?

Highley had about 90 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 20 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Highley?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (45), followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and criminal damage (6).