Total Crime Rate
99.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bull Street area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bishop's Castle , and the 152nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bull Street (SY9 5DB) in the last 12 months was 99.7 per 1,000 residents and was 92.8% higher than the Bishop's Castle average (51.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 41.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -3.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bull Street (SY9 5DB), the main crime hotspot is near Market Square. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bishop's Castle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Wintles | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Market Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | High Street | Under investigation |
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