WESTMINSTER CLOSE, SY1 2DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 2DA

WESTMINSTER CLOSE, SY1 2DA, Shropshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.94 per 1,000 population. This SY1 2DA 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 2DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 2DA, encompassing approximately 2523 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY1 2DA area, explore the SY1 2DA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY1 2DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benbow Quay with total crimes: 3
  • Benbow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Jane'S Place with total crimes: 2

WESTMINSTER CLOSE, SY1 2DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.94-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour33.57-25.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.8985.71%
Anti-social behaviour45.15-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-20.00%
Public order31.59200.00%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.30233.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.9675.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.770.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Public order11.190.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.98-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.13-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.930.00%
Drugs34.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.3437.50%
Public order14.36-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.9414.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.17-57.14%
Public order21.190.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9416.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.77250.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.36-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.96-60.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.980.00%
Other theft11.590.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202410
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY1 2DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Benbow Quay
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Benbow Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Jane'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Round Hill Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Falstaff Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nursery Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenfields Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Berwick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gravel Hill Lane
    Total1
    Shoplifting1