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

Overview of Crime in SY1 4EQ

WHITCHURCH ROAD, SY1 4EQ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population. This SY1 4EQ 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 4EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 4EQ, encompassing approximately 2754 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY1 4EQ area, explore the SY1 4EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY1 4EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Field Close with total crimes: 2
  • Harlescott Close with total crimes: 2

WHITCHURCH ROAD, SY1 4EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting137.6230.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.72-70.00%
Public order21.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.53-23.08%
Violence and sexual offences103.63100.00%
Other theft33.63200.00%
Robbery21.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1310.89-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.82-44.44%
Burglary21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.45-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.27-28.57%
Public order41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.52150.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.63250.00%
Public order42.540.00%
Robbery11.450.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.08-9.09%
Shoplifting63.63-50.00%
Other theft32.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1211.9850.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.36-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour53.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.2580.00%
Shoplifting86.53-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour52.90150.00%
Public order41.8233.33%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.08150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.63100.00%
Public order31.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-80.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.7127.27%
Anti-social behaviour105.08150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.63-20.00%
Other theft31.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Public order10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.0883.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.99-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45200.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.800.00%
Shoplifting64.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.180.00%
Other theft21.450.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 202413
June 202415
May 202415
April 20246
March 202412
February 20248
January 202414
December 202314
November 202311
October 20236

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20245
June 20249
May 202410
April 202410
March 202411
February 202418
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 202312

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 202310
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total14
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Field Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Harlescott Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ambleside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sundorne Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Dounton Close
    Total1
    Public order1