MARKET STREET, SY1 1LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 1LE

MARKET STREET, SY1 1LE, Shropshire has recorded a total of 111 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 62.52 per 1,000 population. This SY1 1LE 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 1LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 1LE, encompassing approximately 1775 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY1 1LE area, explore the SY1 1LE 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 (-4.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

SY1 1LE 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

MARKET STREET, SY1 1LE 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 offences4362.52-4.44%
Public order1624.22-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour149.01-46.15%
Shoplifting137.89-40.91%
Drugs87.32300.00%
Other theft54.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.82-16.67%
Bicycle theft32.82200.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Theft from the person10.56-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4574.9121.62%
Anti-social behaviour2625.35-3.70%
Shoplifting2214.64120.00%
Public order1712.3921.43%
Criminal damage and arson69.570.00%
Other theft53.38-28.57%
Theft from the person22.820.00%
Burglary21.13-33.33%
Drugs21.13-33.33%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Bicycle theft11.13-66.67%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3765.9032.14%
Anti-social behaviour2720.8458.82%
Public order1415.2175.00%
Shoplifting107.890.00%
Other theft75.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.94-25.00%
Burglary33.38-40.00%
Drugs31.6950.00%
Possession of weapons31.69200.00%
Bicycle theft31.69-50.00%
Theft from the person21.69-33.33%
Other crime11.130.00%
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 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2855.76-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour1715.77-15.00%
Shoplifting109.57-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson85.63100.00%
Public order84.51-11.11%
Other theft74.51133.33%
Bicycle theft63.94500.00%
Burglary53.38400.00%
Theft from the person32.820.00%
Drugs21.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3450.69-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour2019.15-20.00%
Shoplifting1311.26-31.58%
Public order97.32-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson45.07-69.23%
Other theft32.25-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.13-75.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4476.6010.00%
Anti-social behaviour2524.7825.00%
Shoplifting1914.0811.76%
Public order1610.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.0162.50%
Other theft77.32250.00%
Drugs53.940.00%
Bicycle theft42.82300.00%
Possession of weapons22.25100.00%
Burglary11.13-75.00%

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 offences4061.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour2022.5317.65%
Shoplifting1711.2654.55%
Criminal damage and arson89.5714.29%
Public order84.51-33.33%
Drugs54.5166.67%
Burglary42.82300.00%
Other crime32.250.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.13-66.67%
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 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5061.3978.57%
Anti-social behaviour1728.16-55.26%
Public order129.5720.00%
Shoplifting116.76-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.2075.00%
Bicycle theft33.9450.00%
Possession of weapons31.690.00%
Drugs31.6950.00%
Other theft21.69-33.33%
Burglary11.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3865.3458.33%
Violence and sexual offences2821.40-30.00%
Shoplifting2015.7753.85%
Public order1011.26-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson45.63-33.33%
Theft from the person42.25300.00%
Other theft32.25-57.14%
Drugs21.69-50.00%
Burglary21.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.13100.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4064.2111.11%
Anti-social behaviour2422.53-4.00%
Shoplifting1313.5230.00%
Public order117.3210.00%
Other theft76.20-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.94-40.00%
Burglary43.380.00%
Drugs42.25100.00%
Possession of weapons32.250.00%
Bicycle theft11.69-66.67%
Theft from the person10.56-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3663.65-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour2520.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson1014.08-47.37%
Shoplifting105.63-33.33%
Public order105.63-33.33%
Other theft85.63166.67%
Theft from the person34.510.00%
Bicycle theft31.690.00%
Possession of weapons31.69200.00%
Drugs21.69-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Robbery11.13-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5181.6713.33%
Anti-social behaviour2528.724.17%
Criminal damage and arson1914.081800.00%
Public order1510.7025.00%
Shoplifting158.45-37.50%
Drugs78.45133.33%
Other theft33.94-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.6950.00%
Robbery21.69100.00%
Vehicle crime21.13100.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4569.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour2425.350.00%
Shoplifting2413.520.00%
Public order1213.520.00%
Other theft56.760.00%
Other crime32.820.00%
Drugs31.690.00%
Bicycle theft21.690.00%
Robbery11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 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 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 158 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202417
July 202414
June 20248
May 20249
April 202416
March 20248
February 202412
January 202410
December 202311
November 202310
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 197 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202410
June 202410
May 202413
April 202419
March 202417
February 202411
January 202420
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315
September 202324

A total of 521 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202445
July 202437
June 202428
May 202434
April 202444
March 202440
February 202450
January 202428
December 202340
November 202336
October 202351
September 202345

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 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 20247
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 302 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
July 202427
June 202417
May 202420
April 202425
March 202420
February 202417
January 202438
December 202324
November 202325
October 202325
September 202324

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 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
September 20232

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 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 20244
April 202413
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 202310
October 202319
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY1 1LE 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. Castle Gates
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Austin'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Claremont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Belmont
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Beeches Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Belmont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1