LEDWYCH CLOSE, SY2 5YG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY2 5YG

LEDWYCH CLOSE, SY2 5YG, Shropshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.57 per 1,000 population. This SY2 5YG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY2 postcode area, which has experienced 105 crimes and a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY2 5YG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY2 5YG, encompassing approximately 2738 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

SY2 5YG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Twyfords Way with total crimes: 3
  • Belvidere Lane with total crimes: 3

LEDWYCH CLOSE, SY2 5YG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.57-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.19-25.00%
Shoplifting21.10100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-66.67%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.13-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.290.00%
Other crime31.460.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Public order20.73-50.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.220.00%
Public order43.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46100.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.1111.11%
Anti-social behaviour23.65100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0328.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.2933.33%
Other crime21.460.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.76600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.5616.67%
Drugs32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Public order10.37-83.33%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order67.6720.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.19-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.46-20.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-66.67%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson78.4075.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.56200.00%
Public order52.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.83-44.44%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6728.57%
Drugs43.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.46300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences77.6775.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.56300.00%
Drugs41.46100.00%
Public order21.46-33.33%
Burglary20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.21-50.00%
Public order31.46200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.920.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20237
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20247
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Twyfords Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Belvidere Lane
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Police Station
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Coseley Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Shaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ledwych Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hinton Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Caradoc Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1