WHITCHURCH ROAD, SY1 4DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 4DR

WHITCHURCH ROAD, SY1 4DR, Shropshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.24 per 1,000 population. This SY1 4DR 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 4DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 4DR, encompassing approximately 2485 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY1 4DR area, explore the SY1 4DR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SY1 4DR area, visit the SY1 4DR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-70.83% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SY1 4DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Old Heath with total crimes: 5
  • Rotherfield with total crimes: 2

WHITCHURCH ROAD, SY1 4DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.24-70.83%
Violence and sexual offences52.8266.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.01100.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%
Other theft10.40-80.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2415.29166.67%
Other theft59.66-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.0150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.86350.00%
Other theft63.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.45-40.00%
Other theft62.41200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.41-40.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.6442.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.0266.67%
Public order22.010.00%
Other theft20.80-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.8516.67%
Other theft52.82150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Robbery21.210.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.46125.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.62-62.50%
Shoplifting32.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Other theft20.80-50.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4760.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.4433.33%
Other theft41.610.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0611.11%
Other theft44.02-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-25.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.80100.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8612.50%
Other theft73.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Public order20.80-33.33%
Drugs10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.06-46.67%
Other theft73.2275.00%
Public order32.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.870.00%
Other theft46.040.00%
Shoplifting41.610.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20246
February 202416
January 202410
December 20239
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 53 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202424
July 20249
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY1 4DR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Old Heath
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Rotherfield
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sundorne Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1