SY1 2SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 2SZ

SY1 2SZ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.17 per 1,000 population. This SY1 2SZ 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 2SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 2SZ, encompassing approximately 3759 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

SY1 2SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wingfield Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Hallcroft Court with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

SY1 2SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.17-11.76%
Vehicle crime73.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8620.00%
Public order51.60150.00%
Shoplifting41.330.00%
Other crime21.06-33.33%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.44-10.53%
Anti-social behaviour54.52-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.3325.00%
Shoplifting41.33100.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Other crime30.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In July 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 offences199.31137.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8633.33%
Shoplifting21.06-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Shoplifting30.80200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7116.67%
Public order33.72200.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.19250.00%
Drugs41.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Robbery20.800.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.79-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour22.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.92116.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.4625.00%
Possession of weapons21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-80.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.85-33.33%
Shoplifting51.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.0633.33%
Drugs11.060.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.1812.50%
Other crime42.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.800.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.71-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1325.00%
Public order41.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Shoplifting30.8050.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Robbery10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.260.00%
Vehicle crime41.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 202419
June 20248
May 202414
April 202412
March 20249
February 202413
January 20246
December 20239
November 20238
October 202316

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20243
April 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 1 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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wingfield Gardens
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Hallcroft Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Spring Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Northumberland Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Poplar Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Woodhall Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Sultan Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Marshalls Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. St Michaels Gate
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Argyll Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. New Park Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Wingfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Yew Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Michael'S Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Falstaff Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beddow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1