SHOPLATCH, SY1 1HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 1HL

SHOPLATCH, SY1 1HL, Shropshire has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 65.44 per 1,000 population. This SY1 1HL 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 1HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 1HL, encompassing approximately 1711 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)

SY1 1HL 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

SHOPLATCH, SY1 1HL 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 offences4365.440.00%
Public order1625.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.35-42.31%
Shoplifting138.76-40.91%
Drugs87.60300.00%
Other theft54.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.92-16.67%
Bicycle theft32.92200.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.58-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4375.9616.22%
Anti-social behaviour2625.1218.18%
Shoplifting2215.19144.44%
Public order1612.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson69.350.00%
Other theft53.51-28.57%
Theft from the person22.920.00%
Burglary21.17-33.33%
Drugs21.17-33.33%
Other crime21.17100.00%
Bicycle theft11.17-66.67%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3763.1037.04%
Anti-social behaviour2221.6229.41%
Public order1212.8533.33%
Shoplifting97.01-10.00%
Other theft75.2616.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.09-25.00%
Burglary33.51-25.00%
Drugs31.7550.00%
Bicycle theft31.75-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.75100.00%
Theft from the person21.17-33.33%
Other crime11.170.00%
Robbery10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2756.68-15.62%
Anti-social behaviour1715.78-5.56%
Shoplifting109.93-23.08%
Public order95.84-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.26166.67%
Other theft64.67100.00%
Bicycle theft63.51500.00%
Burglary43.51300.00%
Theft from the person32.340.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.17100.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3249.66-25.58%
Anti-social behaviour1818.70-28.00%
Shoplifting1310.52-27.78%
Public order107.60-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson35.84-76.92%
Other theft31.75-57.14%
Bicycle theft11.75-75.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4375.967.50%
Anti-social behaviour2525.1225.00%
Shoplifting1814.615.88%
Public order1410.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.1862.50%
Other theft77.60250.00%
Drugs44.09-20.00%
Bicycle theft42.34300.00%
Possession of weapons12.340.00%
Burglary10.58-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4064.27-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour2023.3711.11%
Shoplifting1711.6954.55%
Criminal damage and arson89.9314.29%
Public order84.67-27.27%
Drugs54.6766.67%
Burglary42.92300.00%
Other crime32.340.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Possession of weapons11.17-66.67%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.58-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4862.5265.52%
Anti-social behaviour1828.05-50.00%
Public order1110.5210.00%
Shoplifting116.43-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.4375.00%
Bicycle theft34.0950.00%
Possession of weapons31.750.00%
Drugs31.7550.00%
Other theft21.75-33.33%
Burglary11.17-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3667.7850.00%
Violence and sexual offences2921.03-32.56%
Shoplifting2016.9453.85%
Public order1011.69-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson45.84-33.33%
Theft from the person42.34300.00%
Robbery32.340.00%
Other theft31.75-57.14%
Drugs21.75-33.33%
Burglary21.17-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4367.7822.86%
Anti-social behaviour2425.12-4.00%
Shoplifting1314.0244.44%
Public order117.6010.00%
Other theft76.43-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.09-40.00%
Burglary43.510.00%
Possession of weapons32.340.00%
Drugs31.7550.00%
Bicycle theft11.75-66.67%
Theft from the person10.58-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3564.86-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour2520.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson1014.61-47.37%
Public order105.84-28.57%
Shoplifting95.84-40.00%
Other theft85.26166.67%
Theft from the person34.670.00%
Bicycle theft31.750.00%
Possession of weapons31.75200.00%
Drugs21.75-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Robbery11.17-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4984.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour2528.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson1914.610.00%
Shoplifting1511.100.00%
Public order148.760.00%
Drugs78.180.00%
Other theft34.090.00%
Bicycle theft31.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Robbery21.750.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 141 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202412
June 20249
May 202410
April 202414
March 20248
February 202411
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 202314

A total of 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 20249
June 202410
May 202413
April 202418
March 202417
February 202411
January 202420
December 202313
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 469 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202443
July 202437
June 202427
May 202432
April 202443
March 202440
February 202448
January 202429
December 202343
November 202335
October 202349

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 271 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202426
July 202422
June 202417
May 202418
April 202425
March 202420
February 202418
January 202436
December 202324
November 202325
October 202325

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 202413
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 202319

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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 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 20232
October 20233

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY1 1HL 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. St Mary'S Water Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Dogpole
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Princess Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Fish Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. St Mary'S Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Conference/Exhibition Centre
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Frankwell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. St Austin'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Claremont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belmont
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Beeches Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Belmont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1