Whitchurch Urban Crime Overview
Whitchurch Urban is among the top 10 most dangerous small towns in Shropshire, and is the 23rd most dangerous overall out of Shropshire's 232 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Whitchurch Urban in 2020 was 60 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Shropshire's overall crime rate, coming in 4.1% higher than the Shropshire rate of 58 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Whitchurch Urban is the 312nd most dangerous small town, and the 2,084th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2020, Whitchurch Urban had the worst crime rate in Shropshire for theft from the person, with 1 crime reported and a crime rate of 0.10 per 1,000 inhabitants. January 2016 was also a bad month for Whitchurch Urban residents, when it was Shropshire's most dangerous area for other crime, recording 10 crimes at a rate of 0.95 per 1,000 residents.
The most common crimes in Whitchurch Urban are violence and sexual offences, with 316 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 30. This is 0.32% higher than 2019's figure of 315 offences and a difference of 0.10 from 2019's crime rate of 30. Whitchurch Urban's least common crime is robbery, with 1 offence recorded in 2020, a decrease of 300% from 2019's figure of 4 crimes.
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Whitchurch Urban Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Whitchurch Urban This Year
| Whitchurch Urban | Shropshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 184 | 17.53 | 10,746 | 21.34 | 22% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 4 | 0.38 | 218 | 0.43 | 13% safer |
| Burglary | 33 | 3.14 | 1,928 | 3.83 | 22% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 81 | 7.72 | 3,287 | 6.53 | 15% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.24 | 945 | 1.88 | 52% safer |
| Other Crime | 13 | 1.24 | 598 | 1.19 | 4.0% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 55 | 5.24 | 2,276 | 4.52 | 14% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 8 | 0.76 | 364 | 0.72 | 5% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 36 | 3.43 | 1,768 | 3.51 | 2.3% safer |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.10 | 198 | 0.39 | 290% safer |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.43 | 2,017 | 4.01 | 17% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 7 | 0.67 | 159 | 0.32 | 52% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 27 | 2.57 | 1,339 | 2.66 | 3.5% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 316 | 30.10 | 13,886 | 27.58 | 8% more dangerous |
Crime in Whitchurch Urban Compared To Shropshire
Whitchurch Urban Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates | 354 | 39.28 | 53% safer |
| Bridgnorth | 508 | 41.23 | 46% safer |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 692 | 43.99 | 36% safer |
| Madeley | 1,055 | 56.44 | 6% safer |
| Shifnal | 488 | 56.59 | 6% safer |
| Whitchurch Urban | 630 | 60.01 | - |
| Market Drayton | 741 | 60.11 | 0.17% more dangerous |
| Great Dawley | 739 | 61.24 | 2.0% more dangerous |
| Ludlow | 635 | 61.82 | 2.9% more dangerous |
| Stirchley and Brookside | 718 | 68.07 | 12% more dangerous |
| Lawley and Overdale | 739 | 68.57 | 12% more dangerous |
Whitchurch Urban Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 41 | 35 | 27 | 18 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.67 | 0.38 | 0.29 | 0.38 | Safer |
| Burglary | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3.1 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Drugs | 0.86 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.86 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.38 | 0.19 | 0.57 | 0.76 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 2.3 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 3.4 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.38 | 0.48 | 0.38 | 0.10 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 9 | 6 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.67 | 1.0 | 0.57 | 0.67 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.4 | 4.3 | 2.6 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | Getting worse |
Changes In Whitchurch Urban's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Whitchurch Urban to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch Urban | 60.01 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 11% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 22% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 28% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 30% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 30% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 38% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 42% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 44% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 55% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 56% more dangerous |
Crime in Whitchurch Urban's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitchurch | 630 | 60 | First |
Crime in Whitchurch Urban During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Whitchurch Urban change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in July, when Whitchurch Urban saw a 300% increase in drugs. Whitchurch Urban saw a large fall in anti-social behaviour during October, when it fell by 95% compared to October in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +17% | +135% | +121% | +30% | - | - | - | -95% | -94% | - |
| Burglary | -67% | +200% | -83% | -58% | -80% | -88% | -69% | -67% | - | - |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +117% | +20% | - | -17% | - | +33% | +140% | +29% | - | +60% |
| Drugs | - | - | - | - | +300% | - | - | - | - | +100% |
| Other Crime | -33% | +100% | - | - | -50% | - | - | +100% | -50% | - |
| Other Theft | -64% | -57% | -20% | +100% | - | -82% | -67% | - | +25% | +40% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | +300% | +150% | +67% | +67% | - | -83% | +100% | -50% | +300% | +100% |
| Shoplifting | +40% | -88% | -17% | -33% | -75% | - | +67% | - | - | -40% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | - | +200% | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | -67% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -16% | -10% | +36% | +121% | -29% | +32% | +28% | -26% | -42% | -23% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Whitchurch Urban
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The most common crimes in Whitchurch Urban are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Whitchurch Urban?
Whitchurch Urban's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021