Total Crime Rate
32.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Moors area has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in Church Stretton and Craven Arms , and the 412th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Moors (SY7 9JZ) in the last 12 months was 32.5 per 1,000 residents and was 28.3% lower than the Church Stretton and Craven Arms average (45.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Moors (SY7 9JZ), the main crime hotspot is near The Moors View. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Church Stretton and Craven Arms| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Moors View | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Moors View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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