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Crime in Monkmoor

Monkmoor had 207 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 77.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 33% above the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 34% on the three months before.

SY2, Shropshire · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Monkmoor

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77.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+34%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common91 in 3 months

Month by month

66 Mar 46 Apr 43 May 76 Jun 62 Jul 69 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence9144%
anti-social behaviour3416%
criminal damage2914%
theft126%
public order126%
drugs63%
shoplifting52%
other crime42%

Monkmoor against Shropshire

TypeMonkmoor per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence34.324.2▼ 3%
Burglary1.11.7–
Vehicle crime1.11.1–
Anti-social behaviour12.89.3–
Theft and robbery6.44.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Cherry Orchard156▲ 27%
Telford Estate94.9▲ 40%
Underdale91.6▲ 17%
Belvidere79.9▲ 20%
Monkmoor77.9▲ 34%
Castlefields76.4▲ 22%
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 Monkmoor a safe area?

Monkmoor had about 77.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Monkmoor?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (91), followed by anti-social behaviour (34) and criminal damage (29).