SY3 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY3

SY3, Shropshire has recorded a total of 123 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.51 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SY3 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SY3, encompassing approximately 35075 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (-23.68% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-68.29% decrease)

SY3 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 8
  • Shepherd'S Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

SY3 Crime Map

Postcodes in SY3

The postcode district are associated with the SY3, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SY3 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences583.51-23.68%
Criminal damage and arson161.6577.78%
Anti-social behaviour130.46-68.29%
Other theft90.37-18.18%
Shoplifting60.26-78.57%
Public order60.17-64.71%
Burglary40.17-50.00%
Drugs30.11200.00%
Vehicle crime30.09-72.73%
Other crime20.09-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.06-60.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences766.1058.33%
Anti-social behaviour412.1757.69%
Shoplifting281.1716.67%
Public order170.8070.00%
Vehicle crime110.4857.14%
Other theft110.3183.33%
Criminal damage and arson90.31-47.06%
Burglary80.26300.00%
Bicycle theft50.23400.00%
Other crime40.14100.00%
Theft from the person20.11100.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences484.25-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour261.37-23.53%
Shoplifting240.744.35%
Criminal damage and arson170.6830.77%
Public order100.48-33.33%
Vehicle crime70.29-22.22%
Other theft60.20-45.45%
Drugs40.1733.33%
Burglary20.11-71.43%
Other crime20.06-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.06-66.67%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences575.16-8.06%
Anti-social behaviour341.6313.33%
Shoplifting230.9715.00%
Public order150.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson130.43-7.14%
Other theft110.3710.00%
Vehicle crime90.31350.00%
Burglary70.26133.33%
Other crime30.20-25.00%
Drugs30.09200.00%
Bicycle theft30.09200.00%
Possession of weapons10.09-66.67%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.736.90%
Anti-social behaviour301.7715.38%
Shoplifting200.8642.86%
Public order150.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson140.43-6.67%
Other theft100.4011.11%
Other crime40.29300.00%
Burglary30.11-72.73%
Possession of weapons30.09200.00%
Vehicle crime20.09100.00%
Drugs10.06-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.03-85.71%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences584.539.43%
Anti-social behaviour261.65-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson150.740.00%
Shoplifting140.43-30.00%
Burglary110.4010.00%
Other theft90.3128.57%
Public order90.26-30.77%
Bicycle theft70.26250.00%
Drugs40.2033.33%
Robbery20.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%
Other crime10.03-66.67%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.4812.77%
Anti-social behaviour281.51154.55%
Shoplifting200.8042.86%
Criminal damage and arson150.577.14%
Public order130.4318.18%
Burglary100.37900.00%
Other theft70.29-36.36%
Other crime30.200.00%
Drugs30.09-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.09100.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences473.59-17.54%
Criminal damage and arson141.3427.27%
Shoplifting140.40-26.32%
Public order110.4037.50%
Anti-social behaviour110.31-45.00%
Other theft110.31-21.43%
Drugs70.31600.00%
Vehicle crime40.2033.33%
Other crime30.11-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.09100.00%
Burglary10.06-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.03-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences574.25-1.72%
Anti-social behaviour201.63-9.09%
Shoplifting190.57-17.39%
Other theft140.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson110.4010.00%
Other crime80.31700.00%
Public order80.23-27.27%
Burglary30.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.09-25.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%
Drugs10.03-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences584.42-13.43%
Shoplifting231.65-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour220.6622.22%
Other theft120.6320.00%
Public order110.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.3166.67%
Burglary60.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime40.17-55.56%
Drugs40.1133.33%
Possession of weapons20.11100.00%
Bicycle theft20.060.00%
Other crime10.06-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences674.85-4.29%
Shoplifting291.91-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour180.835.88%
Burglary120.5171.43%
Public order110.34-21.43%
Other theft100.3111.11%
Vehicle crime90.29200.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.26-57.14%
Drugs30.17-72.73%
Other crime30.09-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences705.160.00%
Shoplifting302.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour170.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.480.00%
Public order140.400.00%
Drugs110.400.00%
Other theft90.310.00%
Burglary70.260.00%
Other crime40.200.00%
Vehicle crime30.110.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 286 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202441
July 202426
June 202434
May 202430
April 202426
March 202428
February 202411
January 202420
December 202322
November 202318
October 202317

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 711 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202458
August 202476
July 202448
June 202457
May 202462
April 202458
March 202453
February 202447
January 202457
December 202358
November 202367
October 202370

A total of 119 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20246
June 202411
May 202410
April 20249
March 20247
February 202411
January 202414
December 202312
November 202310
October 20239

A total of 45 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 202311

A total of 154 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 202417
June 202413
May 202414
April 202415
March 202415
February 202414
January 202411
December 202310
November 20236
October 202314

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 250 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202428
July 202424
June 202423
May 202420
April 202414
March 202420
February 202414
January 202419
December 202323
November 202329
October 202330

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20247
June 20249
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 140 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202410
June 202415
May 202415
April 20249
March 202413
February 202411
January 20248
December 202311
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 74 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 202411
March 202410
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 202312
October 20237

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY3 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shepherd'S Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Lythwood Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Whitty Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Hereford Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Shelton Fields
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Church Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moreton Cottages
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Longner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Hafren Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lambourn Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Frinton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Longacre Mews
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. B4473
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Brookfield
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 19. Crowmeole Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Bank Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. South Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Chilton Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Knolls Farm Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Rocke Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 25. Frankwell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. Porthill Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Copthorne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Whitfield Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1