BARKER STREET, SY1 1QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 1QJ

BARKER STREET, SY1 1QJ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 78.78 per 1,000 population. This SY1 1QJ 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 1QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 1QJ, encompassing approximately 1434 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY1 1QJ area, explore the SY1 1QJ 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 (2.38% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SY1 1QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16

BARKER STREET, SY1 1QJ 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 offences4378.782.38%
Public order1629.986.67%
Anti-social behaviour1511.15-40.00%
Shoplifting1310.46-40.91%
Drugs89.06166.67%
Other theft55.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.49-28.57%
Bicycle theft33.49200.00%
Other crime22.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.70-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences4289.2410.53%
Anti-social behaviour2529.284.17%
Shoplifting2217.43144.44%
Public order1515.3425.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.4616.67%
Other theft54.88-28.57%
Drugs33.49-25.00%
Theft from the person22.090.00%
Burglary21.39-33.33%
Other crime21.390.00%
Bicycle theft11.39-66.67%
Robbery10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3878.7831.03%
Anti-social behaviour2426.4933.33%
Public order1216.7333.33%
Shoplifting98.37-10.00%
Other theft76.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.88-25.00%
Drugs44.18100.00%
Burglary32.790.00%
Bicycle theft32.09-40.00%
Other crime22.09100.00%
Possession of weapons21.39100.00%
Theft from the person21.39-33.33%
Robbery11.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2969.02-14.71%
Anti-social behaviour1820.22-10.00%
Shoplifting1012.55-23.08%
Public order96.97-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson86.27166.67%
Other theft75.58133.33%
Bicycle theft54.88400.00%
Theft from the person33.490.00%
Burglary32.0950.00%
Drugs22.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

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 offences3462.75-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour2023.70-20.00%
Shoplifting1313.94-27.78%
Public order119.06-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson37.67-76.92%
Other theft32.09-57.14%
Burglary22.09100.00%
Bicycle theft11.39-75.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences4289.937.69%
Anti-social behaviour2529.2838.89%
Shoplifting1817.435.88%
Public order1412.5540.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.7662.50%
Other theft79.06250.00%
Drugs44.88-20.00%
Bicycle theft42.79300.00%
Possession of weapons12.790.00%
Burglary10.70-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3975.99-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour1827.190.00%
Shoplifting1712.5554.55%
Public order1011.85-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson86.970.00%
Drugs55.5866.67%
Burglary43.49300.00%
Other crime32.790.00%
Other theft22.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.39-66.67%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.70-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4774.6056.67%
Anti-social behaviour1832.77-50.00%
Public order1112.5522.22%
Shoplifting117.67-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson87.67100.00%
Bicycle theft35.580.00%
Possession of weapons32.090.00%
Drugs32.0950.00%
Other theft22.09-50.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3680.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences3025.10-31.82%
Shoplifting1920.9246.15%
Public order913.25-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson46.27-42.86%
Other theft42.79-42.86%
Theft from the person42.79300.00%
Bicycle theft32.79200.00%
Robbery32.090.00%
Drugs22.09-33.33%
Burglary11.39-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4482.2718.92%
Anti-social behaviour2430.680.00%
Shoplifting1316.7344.44%
Public order119.0622.22%
Other theft77.67-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.88-30.00%
Burglary44.88300.00%
Possession of weapons32.790.00%
Drugs32.0950.00%
Bicycle theft12.09-66.67%
Theft from the person10.70-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3777.39-28.85%
Anti-social behaviour2425.804.35%
Criminal damage and arson1016.73-47.37%
Shoplifting96.97-40.00%
Public order96.27-18.18%
Other theft86.27166.67%
Theft from the person35.580.00%
Bicycle theft32.0950.00%
Possession of weapons32.09200.00%
Drugs22.09-75.00%
Robbery11.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5299.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour2336.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1916.030.00%
Shoplifting1513.250.00%
Public order1110.460.00%
Drugs87.670.00%
Other theft35.580.00%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Robbery22.090.00%
Bicycle theft21.390.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 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
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 138 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202412
June 20249
May 202411
April 202414
March 202410
February 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311

A total of 169 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 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 202419
December 202313
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 477 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202442
July 202438
June 202429
May 202434
April 202442
March 202439
February 202447
January 202430
December 202344
November 202337
October 202352

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 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 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202425
July 202424
June 202418
May 202420
April 202425
March 202418
February 202418
January 202436
December 202324
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 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 202413
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20237
November 202310
October 202319

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20231
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 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 1QJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Frankwell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Austin'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Claremont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Belmont
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Belmont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1