NEWENT CLOSE, SY1 2UJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 2UJ

NEWENT CLOSE, SY1 2UJ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.13 per 1,000 population. This SY1 2UJ 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 2UJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 2UJ, encompassing approximately 2284 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

SY1 2UJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wingfield Gardens with total crimes: 8
  • Ditherington Road with total crimes: 5
  • Spring Gardens with total crimes: 4

NEWENT CLOSE, SY1 2UJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.13160.00%
Shoplifting75.6940.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.06-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Public order21.31-33.33%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson512.69400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.1966.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.19-61.54%
Shoplifting52.19-16.67%
Public order32.190.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0785.71%
Shoplifting65.69-76.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2517.51177.78%
Violence and sexual offences710.94-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3150.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.26-33.33%
Shoplifting94.38350.00%
Public order23.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.57500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.63-50.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.88-75.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.94-10.00%
Shoplifting83.94-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.500.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.1325.00%
Shoplifting94.38-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.94300.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2015.3266.67%
Violence and sexual offences88.75-46.67%
Burglary23.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.7066.67%
Shoplifting126.5720.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.2575.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.060.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.3266.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.38-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.94-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.7533.33%
Robbery21.750.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Public order10.88-75.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour79.630.00%
Shoplifting63.060.00%
Public order42.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Possession of weapons31.310.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Drugs31.310.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 202413
June 20247
May 202410
April 202415
March 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 202315
November 20239
October 202322

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 119 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202425
May 20249
April 20242
March 20248
February 20249
January 202420
December 202312
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 33 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
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wingfield Gardens
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ditherington Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Spring Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Poplar Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Woodhall Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sultan Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bridgeford Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Hampton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wingfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Yew Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Millers Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1