DOUNTON CLOSE, SY1 4LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 4LY

DOUNTON CLOSE, SY1 4LY, Shropshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 population. This SY1 4LY 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 4LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 4LY, encompassing approximately 2576 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

SY1 4LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Stanton Green with total crimes: 7
  • Moston Green with total crimes: 3

DOUNTON CLOSE, SY1 4LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.4275.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.4320.00%
Shoplifting52.3325.00%
Public order31.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-50.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences811.6414.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.10-66.67%
Shoplifting41.940.00%
Other theft31.5550.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.82-41.67%
Shoplifting42.72-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-60.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Public order10.78-85.71%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.66125.00%
Public order73.49133.33%
Shoplifting72.72250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.72400.00%
Other crime11.94-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.03-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour44.66-42.86%
Other crime31.550.00%
Public order31.16200.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Shoplifting20.78-33.33%
Drugs10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.05-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.72-16.67%
Shoplifting31.940.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.75114.29%
Violence and sexual offences135.82-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson65.05200.00%
Public order22.33-33.33%
Other crime20.780.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1414.367.69%
Anti-social behaviour75.4375.00%
Shoplifting52.7266.67%
Public order31.940.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-50.00%
Drugs20.78100.00%
Other theft10.78-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.2030.00%
Other theft55.05150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson41.5533.33%
Public order31.5550.00%
Shoplifting31.16-25.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1414.36180.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.4311.11%
Shoplifting43.88-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.5550.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Public order20.78-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.03-35.71%
Shoplifting73.49-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.72-44.44%
Public order51.9466.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.94100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.080.00%
Shoplifting105.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.880.00%
Public order33.490.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Theft from the person20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 202412
April 202413
March 202413
February 202414
January 202413
December 202310
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202415
June 20249
May 20244
April 20247
March 202415
February 20247
January 20244
December 202314
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20247
May 20242
April 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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
October 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Stanton Green
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Moston Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broughton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Field Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harlescott Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ambleside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Hawkestone Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Henley Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Dounton Close
    Total1
    Public order1