NORTHWOOD ROAD, SY2 5LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY2 5LH

NORTHWOOD ROAD, SY2 5LH, Shropshire has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population. This SY2 5LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY2 postcode area, which has experienced 152 crimes and a crime rate of 8.18 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY2 5LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY2 5LH, encompassing approximately 1906 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY2 5LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hinton Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Mynd Close with total crimes: 3
  • Twyfords Way with total crimes: 2

NORTHWOOD ROAD, SY2 5LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.39133.33%
Other crime33.670.00%
Other theft21.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-50.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.2933.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.10-40.00%
Public order21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.57-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.570.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.39700.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.2033.33%
Burglary22.100.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.57-66.67%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.10-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-60.00%
Other crime11.050.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.92400.00%
Public order42.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.10-40.00%
Burglary11.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.620.00%
Public order22.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-75.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.82400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.62300.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.620.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.52-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.250.00%
Public order23.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-60.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236
August 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY2 5LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hinton Drive
    Total4
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Mynd Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Twyfords Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shaw Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Caradoc Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Frankton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Belvidere Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lawley Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1