THE DANA, SY1 2HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 2HP

THE DANA, SY1 2HP, Shropshire has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.97 per 1,000 population. This SY1 2HP 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 2HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 2HP, encompassing approximately 1925 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-75.86% decrease)

SY1 2HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Foregate with total crimes: 4

THE DANA, SY1 2HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.97-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour99.35-40.00%
Shoplifting74.67-75.86%
Public order63.64-40.00%
Bicycle theft33.1250.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-90.91%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Theft from the person10.52-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2950.90190.00%
Violence and sexual offences2215.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.43-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson117.79266.67%
Public order105.71-23.08%
Other theft35.190.00%
Bicycle theft21.56-50.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2238.4383.33%
Anti-social behaviour1911.4372.73%
Public order139.8785.71%
Shoplifting106.7525.00%
Bicycle theft45.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.08-25.00%
Burglary11.56-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.64-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour116.230.00%
Shoplifting85.71-27.27%
Public order74.1540.00%
Other theft53.6466.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.08300.00%
Burglary32.08200.00%
Theft from the person21.56100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2133.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.91-42.11%
Shoplifting115.71-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.71-14.29%
Public order53.12-44.44%
Other theft32.600.00%
Drugs21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2843.6355.56%
Anti-social behaviour1914.54216.67%
Shoplifting129.87-7.69%
Public order96.2380.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.6740.00%
Other theft33.6450.00%
Possession of weapons21.56-33.33%
Other crime11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.52-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.68-18.18%
Shoplifting139.3530.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.12-37.50%
Public order52.6025.00%
Drugs52.60400.00%
Possession of weapons32.60200.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Bicycle theft21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.014.76%
Shoplifting1011.4311.11%
Criminal damage and arson85.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.15-80.00%
Public order42.08-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2133.7661.54%
Anti-social behaviour2010.91150.00%
Shoplifting910.3980.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.6750.00%
Public order63.12-25.00%
Other crime13.120.00%
Drugs10.52-87.50%
Other theft10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.01-38.10%
Drugs86.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.15-11.11%
Public order84.15300.00%
Shoplifting54.15-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.60-60.00%
Theft from the person22.08100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.12-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson1010.91-16.67%
Shoplifting95.19-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.67-43.75%
Other theft34.670.00%
Public order21.56-71.43%
Drugs21.040.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2644.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour1613.500.00%
Shoplifting158.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.790.00%
Public order76.230.00%
Other theft33.640.00%
Robbery21.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 244 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202422
July 202422
June 202412
May 202421
April 202428
March 202418
February 202422
January 202421
December 202313
November 202321
October 202326

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 147 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202415
July 202419
June 202411
May 202411
April 202419
March 20246
February 20244
January 202420
December 20238
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202413
June 20247
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202429
July 202410
June 20248
May 202411
April 202412
March 202413
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 202315

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Castle Foregate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Shrewsbury Bus Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Benbow Quay
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Cornmill Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Horsefair
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St Michaels Gate
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Albury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Benyon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Railway Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Portobello
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. St Mary'S Water Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. St Mary'S Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Castle Gates
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1