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Crime in Much Wenlock

Much Wenlock had 57 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 66.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 34th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 13% above the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 90% on the three months before.

TF13, Shropshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Much Wenlock

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66.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
34 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+90%on the 3 months beforemore crime
theftmost common20 in 3 months

Month by month

13 Mar 8 Apr 9 May 18 Jun 28 Jul 11 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
theft2035%
violence1730%
burglary59%
criminal damage47%
anti-social behaviour35%
public order24%
vehicle crime24%
weapons12%

Much Wenlock against Shropshire

TypeMuch Wenlock per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence19.824.2–
Burglary5.81.7–
Vehicle crime2.31.1–
Anti-social behaviour3.59.3–
Theft and robbery23.34.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Coalbrookdale158.2▲ 30%
Ironbridge103.4▲ 16%
Much Wenlock66.4▲ 90%
Broseley62.5▲ 27%
Benthall59.5▲ 39%
Cressage18.3–
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 Much Wenlock a safe area?

Much Wenlock had about 66.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 34 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was theft.

What is the most common crime in Much Wenlock?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was theft (20), followed by violence (17) and burglary (5).