SY1 1HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 1HE

SY1 1HE, Shropshire has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.87 per 1,000 population. This SY1 1HE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY1 postcode area, which has experienced 334 crimes and a crime rate of 11.45 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY1 1HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 1HE, encompassing approximately 1784 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY1 1HE area, explore the SY1 1HE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (-6.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)

SY1 1HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16

SY1 1HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4363.87-6.52%
Public order1624.09-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour168.96-40.74%
Shoplifting138.96-43.48%
Drugs87.28166.67%
Other theft54.48-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.80-16.67%
Bicycle theft32.8050.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.56-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4679.5615.00%
Anti-social behaviour2725.77-3.57%
Shoplifting2315.13109.09%
Public order1812.8920.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.090.00%
Other theft63.36-14.29%
Theft from the person33.3650.00%
Drugs31.68-25.00%
Burglary21.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.12-50.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Possession of weapons21.12-33.33%
Robbery11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4070.0442.86%
Anti-social behaviour2822.4155.56%
Public order1515.6966.67%
Shoplifting118.4010.00%
Other theft76.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.92-25.00%
Drugs43.36100.00%
Bicycle theft42.24-33.33%
Burglary32.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons31.68200.00%
Theft from the person21.68-33.33%
Other crime11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2856.59-24.32%
Anti-social behaviour1815.69-10.00%
Shoplifting1010.09-23.08%
Public order95.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.0460.00%
Other theft74.48133.33%
Bicycle theft63.92500.00%
Burglary53.36400.00%
Theft from the person32.800.00%
Drugs21.68100.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3754.91-19.57%
Anti-social behaviour2020.73-23.08%
Shoplifting1311.21-31.58%
Public order127.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.72-68.75%
Other theft32.80-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.12-75.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Drugs10.56-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4681.249.52%
Anti-social behaviour2625.7723.81%
Shoplifting1914.5711.76%
Public order1810.6580.00%
Criminal damage and arson1610.09100.00%
Other theft88.96166.67%
Drugs54.480.00%
Bicycle theft42.80300.00%
Possession of weapons22.24100.00%
Burglary11.12-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4264.99-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour2123.5316.67%
Shoplifting1711.7754.55%
Public order109.52-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.600.00%
Drugs54.4866.67%
Burglary42.80300.00%
Other crime32.240.00%
Other theft31.6850.00%
Possession of weapons11.68-66.67%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5162.7575.86%
Anti-social behaviour1828.57-52.63%
Public order1210.090.00%
Shoplifting116.72-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.16100.00%
Bicycle theft34.4850.00%
Possession of weapons31.680.00%
Drugs31.6850.00%
Other theft21.68-50.00%
Burglary11.12-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3867.2352.00%
Violence and sexual offences2921.29-38.30%
Shoplifting2016.2553.85%
Public order1211.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.72-50.00%
Other theft42.24-42.86%
Theft from the person42.24100.00%
Drugs22.24-60.00%
Burglary21.12-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.12100.00%
Robbery21.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4771.1627.03%
Anti-social behaviour2526.33-3.85%
Shoplifting1314.0130.00%
Public order127.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.72-27.27%
Other theft74.48-12.50%
Drugs53.9225.00%
Burglary42.800.00%
Possession of weapons32.24-25.00%
Theft from the person21.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.12-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3767.23-28.85%
Anti-social behaviour2620.734.00%
Criminal damage and arson1114.57-45.00%
Shoplifting106.16-33.33%
Public order105.60-37.50%
Other theft85.60166.67%
Possession of weapons44.48300.00%
Drugs42.24-50.00%
Theft from the person32.240.00%
Bicycle theft31.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%
Robbery11.68-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5284.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour2529.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson2014.010.00%
Public order1611.210.00%
Shoplifting158.960.00%
Drugs88.400.00%
Other theft34.480.00%
Bicycle theft31.680.00%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%
Robbery21.680.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 160 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202418
July 202415
June 20249
May 202412
April 202418
March 202410
February 202412
January 202412
December 202312
November 202310
October 202316

A total of 175 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202423
July 202411
June 202410
May 202413
April 202419
March 202417
February 202411
January 202420
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202446
July 202440
June 202428
May 202437
April 202446
March 202442
February 202451
January 202429
December 202347
November 202337
October 202352

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 288 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202428
June 202418
May 202420
April 202426
March 202421
February 202418
January 202438
December 202325
November 202326
October 202325

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245
April 202416
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20238
November 202311
October 202320

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
October 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY1 1HE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mardol Head
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 6. St Alkmond'S Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Claremont Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Shoplatch
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shrewsbury Bus Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Mardol
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Smithfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Claremont Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Longner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. St Mary'S Water Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Dogpole
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Princess Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Fish Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Mary'S Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Castle Gates
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Frankwell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. St Austin'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Claremont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Belmont
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Beeches Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Belmont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1