BARTON CLOSE, SY1 2UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 2UQ

BARTON CLOSE, SY1 2UQ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.06 per 1,000 population. This SY1 2UQ 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 2UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 2UQ, encompassing approximately 2297 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY1 2UQ area, explore the SY1 2UQ 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 (85.71% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

SY1 2UQ 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
  • Spring Gardens with total crimes: 4

BARTON CLOSE, SY1 2UQ 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.0685.71%
Vehicle crime45.660.00%
Shoplifting41.74-20.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-50.00%
Other theft21.31100.00%
Other crime10.87-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.80-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.61150.00%
Shoplifting52.18150.00%
Other crime42.180.00%
Public order31.74200.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.01114.29%
Anti-social behaviour36.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-33.33%
Shoplifting20.87-33.33%
Public order10.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.84-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour33.0550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.31200.00%
Shoplifting31.31200.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.27-31.25%
Public order24.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.9377.78%
Anti-social behaviour56.97400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.180.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.53-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson33.9250.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2785.71%
Criminal damage and arson25.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.27-50.00%
Shoplifting53.05400.00%
Burglary22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-71.43%
Drugs10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.9375.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.0975.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0533.33%
Other crime21.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-66.67%
Drugs10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.88-61.90%
Anti-social behaviour43.48-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Shoplifting31.3150.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Robbery10.87-50.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.140.00%
Public order42.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Drugs31.310.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202415
June 20247
May 202411
April 202416
March 20249
February 202413
January 20247
December 202314
November 20238
October 202321

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
April 20241
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY1 2UQ 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. 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. New Park Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Wingfield Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Yew Tree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Millers Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1