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Crime in Shawbury

Shawbury had 28 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 35.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 63rd of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 39% below the middle Shropshire area. Crime was down 20% on the three months before.

SY4, Shropshire · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Shawbury

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35.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
63 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
-20%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common13 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 13 Apr 8 May 11 Jun 10 Jul 7 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1346%
anti-social behaviour621%
theft311%
shoplifting27%
public order27%
drugs14%
weapons14%

Shawbury against Shropshire

TypeShawbury per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence16.524.2▼ 32%
Burglary01.7–
Vehicle crime01.1–
Anti-social behaviour7.69.3–
Theft and robbery3.84.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Harlescott113.3▲ 16%
Shawbury35.5▼ 20%
High Ercall17.7–
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 Shawbury a safe area?

Shawbury had about 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 63 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shawbury?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (13), followed by anti-social behaviour (6) and theft (3).