MERESIDE, SY2 6LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY2 6LH

MERESIDE, SY2 6LH, Shropshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.45 per 1,000 population. This SY2 6LH 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 6LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY2 6LH, encompassing approximately 2170 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

SY2 6LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Passey Close with total crimes: 2

MERESIDE, SY2 6LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.84200.00%
Shoplifting31.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.91300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.840.00%
Shoplifting21.380.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.84200.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Shoplifting20.92100.00%
Burglary10.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.150.00%
Burglary31.38200.00%
Shoplifting11.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.15-57.14%
Shoplifting21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9975.00%
Shoplifting23.220.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.690.00%
Public order21.84100.00%
Burglary10.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.61-42.86%
Burglary31.840.00%
Other theft11.38-75.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.91250.00%
Other theft43.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.530.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
September 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Passey Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ripple Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lexington Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Rowley Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Children'S Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1