SY8 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY8

SY8, Shropshire has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SY8 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SY8, encompassing approximately 18398 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (10.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SY8 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8
  • Tower Street with total crimes: 7
  • Bull Ring with total crimes: 5

SY8 Crime Map

Postcodes in SY8

The postcode district are associated with the SY8, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SY8 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 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences435.7610.26%
Anti-social behaviour182.3450.00%
Public order90.9850.00%
Burglary90.4912.50%
Criminal damage and arson90.4950.00%
Other theft80.4960.00%
Shoplifting70.4316.67%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-66.67%
Drugs10.05-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences395.165.41%
Anti-social behaviour122.12-36.84%
Burglary80.6514.29%
Shoplifting60.43-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson60.33-40.00%
Public order60.33-14.29%
Other crime50.330.00%
Other theft50.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.27-57.14%
Drugs30.160.00%
Theft from the person10.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences375.542.78%
Anti-social behaviour192.01-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson101.0366.67%
Burglary70.54600.00%
Public order70.38-30.00%
Shoplifting70.38-73.08%
Vehicle crime70.38600.00%
Other theft50.3825.00%
Robbery20.270.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences366.095.88%
Shoplifting261.968.33%
Anti-social behaviour241.4184.62%
Public order101.30-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson60.54200.00%
Other theft40.330.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%
Burglary10.05-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences345.6517.24%
Shoplifting241.85140.00%
Public order171.30466.67%
Anti-social behaviour130.928.33%
Burglary60.7120.00%
Other theft40.3333.33%
Drugs20.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.11-60.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences294.08-12.12%
Anti-social behaviour121.58-20.00%
Shoplifting100.65-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson50.54-44.44%
Burglary50.27-16.67%
Public order30.27-66.67%
Other theft30.16-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.16-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.110.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Drugs10.050.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences335.603.12%
Shoplifting171.7930.77%
Anti-social behaviour150.9287.50%
Public order90.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.4928.57%
Other theft70.490.00%
Burglary60.380.00%
Vehicle crime50.33-44.44%
Other crime20.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences324.8933.33%
Shoplifting131.74-23.53%
Vehicle crime90.71350.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.49-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.43-12.50%
Other theft70.380.00%
Burglary60.38100.00%
Public order60.330.00%
Other crime20.33-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.73-14.29%
Shoplifting171.3021.43%
Anti-social behaviour150.927.14%
Criminal damage and arson80.82100.00%
Other theft70.4340.00%
Public order60.38500.00%
Other crime30.330.00%
Burglary30.16-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.16-60.00%
Drugs10.110.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences284.40-30.00%
Shoplifting141.52-63.16%
Anti-social behaviour140.76-6.67%
Burglary80.7633.33%
Other theft50.4366.67%
Vehicle crime50.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.27-55.56%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Drugs10.05-75.00%
Public order10.05-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences407.3414.29%
Shoplifting382.17-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour152.0766.67%
Public order90.82-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.49-35.71%
Burglary60.49-64.71%
Drugs40.33300.00%
Other theft30.22-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.160.00%
Other crime20.110.00%
Robbery20.110.00%
Theft from the person10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.050.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting468.37-17.86%
Violence and sexual offences352.50-16.67%
Burglary171.9021.43%
Public order150.9236.36%
Criminal damage and arson140.82100.00%
Vehicle crime90.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.49-25.00%
Other theft80.4933.33%
Drugs10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting568.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences423.040.00%
Burglary142.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour120.760.00%
Public order110.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.600.00%
Vehicle crime60.380.00%
Other theft60.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Drugs20.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202439
July 202437
June 202436
May 202434
April 202429
March 202433
February 202432
January 202424
December 202328
November 202340
October 202335
September 202342

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 202419
June 202424
May 202413
April 202412
March 202415
February 20248
January 202415
December 202314
November 202315
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 202417
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20231
November 20239
October 202315
September 202311

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 281 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202426
May 202424
April 202410
March 202417
February 202413
January 202417
December 202314
November 202338
October 202346
September 202356

A total of 96 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20247
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202410
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20239
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY8 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Tower Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bull Ring
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. The Croftings
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 5. Upper Galdeford
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rocks Green
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 7. Sandpits Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. College Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sandpits Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Castle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Foldgate View
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Foldgate Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ledwyche Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Duncow Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 18. Livesey Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. New Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Orchard Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Harp Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Pepper Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Mill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lower Broad Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Steventon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Friars Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Dahn Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Kennet Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1