SY1 2EB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 2EB

SY1 2EB, Shropshire has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.08 per 1,000 population. This SY1 2EB 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 2EB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 2EB, encompassing approximately 3249 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY1 2EB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Northumberland Place with total crimes: 4
  • Castle Foregate with total crimes: 4

SY1 2EB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.08-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour75.85-12.50%
Vehicle crime42.150.00%
Public order31.2350.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.3940.00%
Shoplifting116.46120.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.77-50.00%
Drugs42.46300.00%
Possession of weapons31.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Public order20.62-66.67%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1616.0060.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.9287.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.6250.00%
Public order61.8550.00%
Shoplifting51.85400.00%
Bicycle theft21.540.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.1625.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.4633.33%
Public order41.230.00%
Vehicle crime31.2350.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 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 offences1612.31-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour84.92-38.46%
Public order42.4633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.23-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Drugs20.62-33.33%
Other crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.0061.54%
Anti-social behaviour136.46225.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.000.00%
Drugs32.15-25.00%
Public order30.92-40.00%
Robbery20.920.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.85-18.75%
Public order54.0025.00%
Drugs41.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-42.86%
Other theft21.23100.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.62-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour74.92-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.1520.00%
Public order41.850.00%
Possession of weapons21.230.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.2354.55%
Anti-social behaviour155.23150.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.6266.67%
Public order41.54-42.86%
Other crime11.23-50.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.31-31.25%
Drugs73.39250.00%
Public order72.1575.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.0877.78%
Criminal damage and arson54.92-28.57%
Public order41.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.23-55.56%
Drugs21.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.770.00%
Public order32.150.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Drugs20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 202416
June 202410
May 20248
April 202413
March 20244
February 20247
January 202415
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202415
June 20248
May 202416
April 202421
March 202413
February 202416
January 202417
December 202311
November 202316
October 20239

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20237

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20245
June 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Northumberland Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Castle Foregate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Benbow Quay
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Cornmill Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Jane'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. St Michaels Gate
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Falstaff Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenfields Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Berwick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Albury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Beddow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Benyon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1