SWIFT CLOSE, SY1 4UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY1 4UQ

SWIFT CLOSE, SY1 4UQ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This SY1 4UQ 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 4UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY1 4UQ, encompassing approximately 2144 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY1 4UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arlington Way with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Henley Way with total crimes: 1

SWIFT CLOSE, SY1 4UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.60-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.87-25.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.260.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Other theft10.93-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.13-33.33%
Drugs21.87100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.80-71.43%
Drugs10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.39250.00%
Shoplifting63.26500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-85.71%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.60250.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.47-87.50%
Public order10.470.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.930.00%
Other crime33.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.40-50.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7333.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.930.00%
Shoplifting41.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8750.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.66-50.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-87.50%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.730.00%
Public order43.730.00%
Bicycle theft31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.930.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
October 20234

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arlington Way
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Henley Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. The Bradleys
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Featherbed Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1