Total Crime Rate
9.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025School Lane area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 40 local areas in Bishop's Castle , and the 68th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around School Lane (SY9 5DD) in the last 12 months was 9.3 per 1,000 residents and was 82.1% lower than the Bishop's Castle average (51.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
In the area around School Lane (SY9 5DD), 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 | Public order | Market Square | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | High Street | Under investigation |
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