Total Crime Rate
37.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Crofters Meadow area has the 8th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Cheswardine , and the 483rd 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 Crofters Meadow (TF9 2NU) in the last 12 months was 37.6 per 1,000 residents and was 41.5% higher than the Cheswardine average (26.6 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 21.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 75.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Crofters Meadow (TF9 2NU), the main crime hotspot is near The Comptons. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cheswardine| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Church Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Podmore Road | Under investigation |
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