PRINCESS STREET, SY1 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 1LW

PRINCESS STREET, SY1 1LW, Shropshire has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.85 per 1,000 population. This SY1 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 1LW, encompassing approximately 1754 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY1 1LW area, explore the SY1 1LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SY1 1LW area, visit the SY1 1LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-2.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

SY1 1LW 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

PRINCESS STREET, SY1 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4463.85-2.22%
Public order1625.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.12-46.15%
Shoplifting137.98-40.91%
Drugs87.41300.00%
Other theft54.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.85-28.57%
Bicycle theft32.85200.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.57-50.00%

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 offences4575.8221.62%
Anti-social behaviour2625.654.00%
Shoplifting2214.82100.00%
Public order1612.5414.29%
Criminal damage and arson79.1216.67%
Other theft53.99-28.57%
Theft from the person22.850.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Bicycle theft11.14-66.67%
Robbery10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3764.9932.14%
Anti-social behaviour2521.0956.25%
Public order1414.2555.56%
Shoplifting117.980.00%
Other theft76.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.99-25.00%
Possession of weapons33.42200.00%
Bicycle theft31.71-50.00%
Burglary21.71-60.00%
Drugs21.140.00%
Theft from the person21.14-33.33%
Other crime11.140.00%
Robbery10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2857.01-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour1615.96-20.00%
Shoplifting119.12-21.43%
Public order96.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.13166.67%
Other theft74.56133.33%
Bicycle theft63.99500.00%
Burglary53.42400.00%
Theft from the person32.850.00%
Drugs21.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.57-50.00%

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 offences3451.31-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour2019.38-25.93%
Shoplifting1411.40-26.32%
Public order97.98-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson35.13-75.00%
Other theft31.71-57.14%
Possession of weapons21.710.00%
Bicycle theft11.14-83.33%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4479.8110.00%
Anti-social behaviour2725.0835.00%
Shoplifting1915.395.56%
Public order1710.83142.86%
Criminal damage and arson129.6950.00%
Other theft76.84133.33%
Bicycle theft63.99500.00%
Drugs53.420.00%
Possession of weapons22.85100.00%
Burglary11.14-75.00%

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 offences4063.28-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour2022.8017.65%
Shoplifting1811.4063.64%
Criminal damage and arson810.2614.29%
Public order74.56-36.36%
Drugs53.9966.67%
Burglary42.85300.00%
Other crime32.280.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Possession of weapons11.71-66.67%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.57-66.67%

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 offences5061.5772.41%
Anti-social behaviour1728.50-54.05%
Public order119.6910.00%
Shoplifting116.27-45.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.2775.00%
Bicycle theft33.9950.00%
Possession of weapons31.710.00%
Drugs31.7150.00%
Other theft21.71-33.33%
Burglary11.14-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3766.1348.00%
Violence and sexual offences2921.09-30.95%
Shoplifting2016.5342.86%
Public order1011.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.70-42.86%
Theft from the person42.28300.00%
Other theft32.28-62.50%
Drugs21.71-50.00%
Burglary21.14-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.14100.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4267.8413.51%
Anti-social behaviour2523.940.00%
Shoplifting1414.2527.27%
Public order107.9811.11%
Other theft85.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.56-30.00%
Burglary43.99300.00%
Drugs42.28100.00%
Possession of weapons32.280.00%
Bicycle theft11.71-66.67%
Theft from the person10.57-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3765.56-24.49%
Anti-social behaviour2521.090.00%
Shoplifting1114.25-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson106.27-47.37%
Public order95.70-43.75%
Other theft85.13166.67%
Theft from the person34.560.00%
Bicycle theft31.710.00%
Possession of weapons31.71200.00%
Drugs21.71-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Robbery11.14-50.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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 offences4982.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour2527.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson1914.250.00%
Public order1610.830.00%
Shoplifting169.120.00%
Drugs79.120.00%
Other theft33.990.00%
Bicycle theft31.710.00%
Robbery21.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 202414
June 20249
May 20249
April 202417
March 20247
February 202411
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202411
June 202411
May 202414
April 202419
March 202418
February 202411
January 202420
December 202314
November 202311
October 202316

A total of 479 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202445
July 202437
June 202428
May 202434
April 202444
March 202440
February 202450
January 202429
December 202342
November 202337
October 202349

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 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 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 277 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202426
July 202425
June 202416
May 202420
April 202427
March 202420
February 202417
January 202437
December 202325
November 202325
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 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 202412
March 20248
February 20247
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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

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 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY1 1LW 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. Pengrove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Belmont
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Beeches Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Belmont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1