Oakengates is among the top 5 most dangerous small towns in Shropshire, and is among the top 10 most dangerous overall out of Shropshire's 215 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Oakengates in 2021 was 81 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Shropshire's overall crime rate, coming in 23% higher than the Shropshire rate of 62 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Oakengates is the 169th most dangerous small town, and the 1,057th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2020, Oakengates had the worst crime rate in Shropshire for robbery, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.44 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Oakengates are violence and sexual offences, with 387 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 43. This is 22% higher than 2020's figure of 303 offences and a difference of 9.32 from 2020's crime rate of 34. Oakengates's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 3 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 67% from 2020's figure of 5 crimes.
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Oakengates is 10% lower than the West Midlands and 6% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Oakengates represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81 | 731 |
| 2020 | 66 | 598 |
| 2019 | 79 | 713 |
| 2018 | 76 | 688 |
| 2017 | 76 | 684 |
| 2016 | 64 | 578 |
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| Oakengates | Shropshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 358 | 39.72 | 15,973 | 31.72 | 20% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 3 | 0.33 | 245 | 0.49 | 48% safer |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.22 | 1,611 | 3.20 | 24% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 79 | 8.77 | 3,175 | 6.31 | 28% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.55 | 825 | 1.64 | 6% safer |
| Other Crime | 13 | 1.44 | 576 | 1.14 | 21% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 47 | 5.22 | 2,453 | 4.87 | 7% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 8 | 0.89 | 320 | 0.64 | 28% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 64 | 7.10 | 2,479 | 4.92 | 31% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.44 | 202 | 0.40 | 9% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 1.78 | 2,331 | 4.63 | 160% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 5 | 0.55 | 122 | 0.24 | 56% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 53 | 5.88 | 1,492 | 2.96 | 50% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 387 | 42.94 | 15,604 | 30.99 | 28% more dangerous |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ludlow | 603 | 58.70 | 38% safer |
| Market Drayton | 729 | 59.14 | 37% safer |
| Lilleshall, Donnington and Muxton | 1,082 | 68.56 | 18% safer |
| Oswestry | 1,306 | 71.69 | 13% safer |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 1,189 | 75.59 | 7% safer |
| Oakengates | 731 | 81.11 | - |
| Wellington | 2,206 | 99.95 | 19% more dangerous |
| Stirchley and Brookside | 1,156 | 109.59 | 26% more dangerous |
| Great Dawley | 1,471 | 121.89 | 33% more dangerous |
| Madeley | 2,395 | 128.12 | 37% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Greenacres | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Limes Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Fourth Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Trinity View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Mossey Green | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Market Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Bus/Coach Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hill Top Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Hartsbridge Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Trench Lock 3 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Juniper Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Chapel Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sixth Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Wesley Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Sadlers Fold | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Buttery Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 42 | 35 | 30 | 40 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.44 | 0.67 | 0.55 | 0.33 | Safer |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.7 | 6 | 4.2 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.8 | 1.2 | 2.9 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Other Crime | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.4 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 4.8 | 4.3 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.44 | 1.4 | 0.89 | 0.89 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 5.0 | 6 | 5 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.67 | 0.78 | 0.89 | 0.44 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 7 | 2.2 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.67 | 0.33 | 0.22 | 0.55 | Getting worse |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.9 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 37 | 40 | 34 | 43 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.08 | 21% safer |
| Oakengates | 81.11 | - |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 1.7% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 10% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 10% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 21% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 27% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 34% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 37% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 39% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 46% more dangerous |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Oakengates change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Oakengates saw a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson. Oakengates saw a large fall in shoplifting during August, when it fell by 93% compared to August in 2019. Violence and Sexual Offences saw a fall in every month of Oakengates's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -18% | +33% | +107% | +53% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bicycle Theft | - | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | +67% | -67% | -40% | +50% | -33% | -67% | - | +100% | +14% | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -67% | +25% | +300% | +50% | +20% | -33% | - | -25% | -25% | -40% |
| Drugs | -50% | - | +300% | - | +100% | +50% | +100% | - | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | -50% | - | - | - | -67% | - | -50% | - | - |
| Other Theft | -63% | - | - | -50% | -50% | -60% | +100% | - | +167% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | -50% | -67% | - | - |
| Public Order | +25% | -40% | -50% | - | +233% | -50% | -67% | - | -29% | +100% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +200% |
| Shoplifting | -75% | - | -75% | -40% | -90% | -93% | -78% | - | - | +200% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -75% | -50% | - | - | -75% | - | +50% | - | -50% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -8% | -32% | +50% | -4% | -45% | -41% | -31% | -17% | -18% | -11% |
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