COTON HILL, SY1 2DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 2DX

COTON HILL, SY1 2DX, Shropshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.63 per 1,000 population. This SY1 2DX 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 2DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 2DX, encompassing approximately 2388 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY1 2DX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Foregate with total crimes: 4
  • Benbow Quay with total crimes: 3
  • Cornmill Square with total crimes: 3

COTON HILL, SY1 2DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.63-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.02-50.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.84100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.4977.78%
Anti-social behaviour86.70-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson53.350.00%
Possession of weapons22.090.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.9862.50%
Violence and sexual offences95.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7766.67%
Public order22.090.00%
Other theft20.840.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.630.00%
Vehicle crime43.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons21.260.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.05-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.77300.00%
Public order23.35100.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.2116.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.959.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Drugs10.84-50.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6310.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.60-60.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Drugs21.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.6342.86%
Anti-social behaviour104.19233.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.190.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.79-53.33%
Drugs42.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.260.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Public order20.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.7287.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.28-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.510.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 20249
June 20243
May 20249
April 202414
March 202412
February 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 202315
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 202413
June 20248
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Foregate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Benbow Quay
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Cornmill Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Benbow Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jane'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. St Michaels Gate
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Greenfields Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Berwick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Albury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1