SY4 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY4

SY4, Shropshire has recorded a total of 105 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.01 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SY4 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SY4, encompassing approximately 26195 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (-14.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)

SY4 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • B5476 with total crimes: 6
  • Market Street with total crimes: 5

SY4 Crime Map

Postcodes in SY4

The postcode district are associated with the SY4, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SY4 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 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.01-14.52%
Anti-social behaviour132.02-13.33%
Public order130.5044.44%
Burglary50.50-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson50.19-50.00%
Other crime50.19150.00%
Other theft40.19-42.86%
Vehicle crime30.15-25.00%
Drugs20.110.00%
Robbery10.080.00%
Shoplifting10.04-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.7787.88%
Anti-social behaviour152.377.14%
Criminal damage and arson100.5742.86%
Public order90.3850.00%
Shoplifting70.340.00%
Other theft70.2716.67%
Burglary70.27-46.15%
Vehicle crime40.270.00%
Other crime20.150.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.63-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour141.26-6.67%
Burglary130.53116.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.500.00%
Shoplifting70.2775.00%
Public order60.27-25.00%
Other theft60.23500.00%
Vehicle crime40.2333.33%
Drugs20.15100.00%
Other crime20.08-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences403.44-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour151.53-11.76%
Public order80.57-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson70.31-36.36%
Burglary60.27-14.29%
Other crime40.230.00%
Shoplifting40.1533.33%
Vehicle crime30.15200.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%
Other theft10.04-90.91%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences454.0587.50%
Anti-social behaviour171.7288.89%
Public order110.6522.22%
Criminal damage and arson110.4257.14%
Other theft110.4210.00%
Burglary70.4216.67%
Shoplifting30.27-72.73%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences243.28-27.27%
Shoplifting110.92120.00%
Other theft100.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour90.38-40.00%
Public order90.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.34-30.00%
Burglary60.27100.00%
Other crime40.230.00%
Drugs30.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.08-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.1717.86%
Anti-social behaviour151.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.5725.00%
Other theft60.3850.00%
Public order60.23200.00%
Vehicle crime50.23150.00%
Shoplifting50.1925.00%
Burglary30.19-57.14%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences282.5621.74%
Criminal damage and arson81.07100.00%
Burglary70.31133.33%
Anti-social behaviour50.27-54.55%
Other theft40.19-63.64%
Shoplifting40.15300.00%
Other crime40.15300.00%
Vehicle crime20.15100.00%
Public order20.08-71.43%
Drugs20.08100.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences232.44-25.81%
Other theft110.8857.14%
Anti-social behaviour110.4210.00%
Public order70.4240.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.2733.33%
Burglary30.15-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%
Drugs10.04-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.040.00%
Other crime10.04-50.00%
Shoplifting10.04-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.86-8.82%
Anti-social behaviour101.18-37.50%
Other theft70.3816.67%
Burglary50.27-16.67%
Public order50.19-37.50%
Drugs40.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.15-25.00%
Shoplifting30.1150.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Possession of weapons20.08100.00%
Theft from the person10.080.00%
Robbery10.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.04-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences343.32-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour161.306.67%
Public order80.61-20.00%
Other theft60.31-25.00%
Burglary60.23-53.85%
Vehicle crime50.2325.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.19-66.67%
Other crime20.150.00%
Drugs20.080.00%
Shoplifting20.08100.00%
Possession of weapons10.08-75.00%
Theft from the person10.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences544.7038.46%
Anti-social behaviour152.0650.00%
Burglary130.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.509.09%
Public order100.4642.86%
Other theft80.38-11.11%
Possession of weapons40.31300.00%
Vehicle crime40.150.00%
Other crime20.15100.00%
Shoplifting10.08-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences394.050.00%
Burglary131.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.420.00%
Other theft90.380.00%
Public order70.340.00%
Shoplifting70.270.00%
Vehicle crime40.270.00%
Drugs20.150.00%
Other crime10.080.00%
Robbery10.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 499 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202462
July 202433
June 202440
May 202445
April 202424
March 202433
February 202428
January 202423
December 202331
November 202334
October 202354
September 202339

A total of 94 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
October 202313
September 202313

A total of 99 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20247
June 20247
May 202411
April 20247
March 202410
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20241
May 202411
April 202410
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202414
June 202415
May 202417
April 20249
March 202415
February 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 202316
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 20249
March 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 202411
March 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY4 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
  • 2. B5476
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Market Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 4. Rushmoor Lane
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Spinners Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cordwell Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Glebelands
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Church View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Lowe Hill Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. B5063
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenwood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sugden Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Shrewsbury Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Hatch Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Newtown
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 19. Lowe Hill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Shrubbery Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Crow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Dulwich Grange
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Cotwall Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Oak Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Poynton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. The Paddocks
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Chapel Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 30. Merrington Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1