SY2 5RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY2 5RX

SY2 5RX, Shropshire has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This SY2 5RX 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 5RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY2 5RX, encompassing approximately 2753 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY2 5RX area, explore the SY2 5RX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY2 5RX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 4
  • Vennington Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Porchfield with total crimes: 3

SY2 5RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.3550.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.27-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.820.00%
Possession of weapons21.090.00%
Public order20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3557.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.0050.00%
Drugs42.180.00%
Public order11.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.90-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.5433.33%
Public order31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9060.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.91200.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Drugs20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.36-37.50%
Drugs31.820.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.72-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson22.91-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5385.71%
Criminal damage and arson44.72100.00%
Drugs31.450.00%
Public order31.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.45-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson22.54100.00%
Public order20.73-60.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0828.57%
Public order53.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.82-44.44%
Drugs41.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.27-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.5433.33%
Drugs41.45300.00%
Public order31.4550.00%
Shoplifting21.090.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.4471.43%
Anti-social behaviour64.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.180.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.170.00%
Public order32.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202411
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 202413
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20239
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Police Station
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Vennington Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Porchfield
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bridgeford Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Redwing Fields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Judith Butts Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Woodcote Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Rushton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hearne Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Coller Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Judith Butts Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Armdale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Oswell Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lowfield
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Colley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1