Total Crime Rate
86.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cockshutt Lane area has the 11th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts , and the 192nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Cockshutt Lane (TF12 5NU) in the last 12 months was 86.2 per 1,000 residents and was 7.9% higher than the Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts average (79.9 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 55.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cockshutt Lane (TF12 5NU), the main crime hotspot is near Dark Lane. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dark Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Redfield Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Redchurch Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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