SY2 6AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY2 6AA

SY2 6AA, Shropshire has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.28 per 1,000 population. This SY2 6AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY2 postcode area, which has experienced 132 crimes and a crime rate of 7.11 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY2 6AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY2 6AA, encompassing approximately 939 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY2 6AA area, explore the SY2 6AA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)

SY2 6AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Castle Gates with total crimes: 5
  • Amber Rise with total crimes: 4

SY2 6AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1554.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour1115.9737.50%
Shoplifting911.71-30.77%
Public order79.5840.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.45-37.50%
Burglary15.32-66.67%
Other theft11.06-66.67%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1360.67-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences1013.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson810.6414.29%
Anti-social behaviour88.5233.33%
Public order58.5225.00%
Other theft35.3250.00%
Burglary33.190.00%
Bicycle theft23.19100.00%
Theft from the person12.130.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1556.41-28.57%
Shoplifting1415.97-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson714.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.45-50.00%
Public order46.39-55.56%
Other theft24.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.13-66.67%
Other crime11.060.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2180.8916.67%
Shoplifting1522.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour1215.9771.43%
Public order912.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.58-22.22%
Bicycle theft37.45200.00%
Other theft33.1950.00%
Burglary23.19-50.00%
Possession of weapons22.13100.00%
Drugs22.13-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1873.44-14.29%
Shoplifting1519.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson915.9712.50%
Anti-social behaviour79.58600.00%
Public order67.4520.00%
Burglary46.390.00%
Drugs34.260.00%
Other crime23.190.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Possession of weapons12.13-50.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2153.2250.00%
Shoplifting1022.35-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson810.64100.00%
Public order58.52-16.67%
Possession of weapons25.320.00%
Other theft22.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-92.86%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1464.93-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1414.9027.27%
Shoplifting1214.9033.33%
Public order612.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.390.00%
Other theft34.26-40.00%
Burglary23.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Possession of weapons22.13-33.33%
Drugs12.130.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1558.54-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour1115.97-8.33%
Shoplifting911.71-18.18%
Other theft59.5825.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.32-33.33%
Burglary44.26300.00%
Possession of weapons34.260.00%
Public order33.19-25.00%
Other crime13.190.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2169.19-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour1222.3533.33%
Shoplifting1112.77-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson611.71-14.29%
Other theft46.39300.00%
Public order44.26-42.86%
Theft from the person24.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.13100.00%
Robbery12.130.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2474.51-22.58%
Shoplifting1825.55-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour919.16-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.5875.00%
Public order77.450.00%
Other theft17.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Robbery11.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Bicycle theft11.06-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3187.2824.00%
Shoplifting2033.0042.86%
Anti-social behaviour1221.29-36.84%
Public order712.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.45-50.00%
Robbery24.26100.00%
Burglary22.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft22.13-33.33%
Other crime12.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2596.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour1926.6118.75%
Shoplifting1420.22-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson814.900.00%
Other theft78.52-22.22%
Burglary47.450.00%
Bicycle theft34.260.00%
Drugs33.190.00%
Public order33.19-70.00%
Other crime23.190.00%
Theft from the person12.130.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2297.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences2023.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour1621.290.00%
Public order1017.030.00%
Other theft910.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson89.580.00%
Other crime28.520.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202410
May 202415
April 202421
March 202418
February 202421
January 202414
December 202315
November 202321
October 202324
September 202331
August 202325
July 202320

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 202412
March 20247
February 20241
January 202414
December 202311
November 202312
October 20239
September 202312
August 202319
July 202316

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20237
August 20233
July 202310

A total of 182 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202413
May 202414
April 202415
March 202415
February 202410
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311
October 202318
September 202320
August 202314
July 202322

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20231
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
August 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
March 20249
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY2 6AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Castle Gates
    Total5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Amber Rise
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. Dogpole
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 6. St Alkmond'S Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Old Coleham
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 8. Horsefair
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Nightclub
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Brook Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Railway Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Portobello
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. The Old Meadow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Princess Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. St Mary'S Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Fish Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Milk Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Longden Coleham
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Coleham Head
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Moreton Cottages
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1