Is Ellesmere Town and Rural Safe?
Crime statistics for Ellesmere Town and Rural. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 1,708 total crimes recorded in Ellesmere Town and Rural
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Ellesmere Town and Rural — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ellesmere Town and Rural safe?
Ellesmere Town and Rural has a CrimeRadar safety score of 34/100, rated Below Average. 521 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Ellesmere Town and Rural has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.
How many crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Town and Rural in the last 12 months?
521 crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Town and Rural in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 8.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (572 crimes).
What is the most common crime in Ellesmere Town and Rural?
The most common crime in Ellesmere Town and Rural is Violent Crime, with 720 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 138.2% of all reported crimes in the area.
Is crime in Ellesmere Town and Rural increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Ellesmere Town and Rural is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 8.9% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.
What is the safety score for Ellesmere Town and Rural?
Ellesmere Town and Rural has a safety score of 34 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Ellesmere Town and Rural compare to the West Mercia Police average?
Ellesmere Town and Rural has a safety score of 34/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 12/100. Ellesmere Town and Rural is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Ellesmere Town and Rural?
38.7% of crimes in Ellesmere Town and Rural resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.
How much violent crime is there in Ellesmere Town and Rural?
720 violent crimes were recorded in Ellesmere Town and Rural in the last 12 months, representing 138.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 237 incidents.
When was the crime data for Ellesmere Town and Rural last updated?
The crime data for Ellesmere Town and Rural was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Ellesmere Town and Rural with other areas?
You can compare Ellesmere Town and Rural with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.