LONGNER STREET, SY3 8RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY3 8RD

LONGNER STREET, SY3 8RD, Shropshire has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 120.73 per 1,000 population. This SY3 8RD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY3 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 3.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY3 8RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY3 8RD, encompassing approximately 952 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY3 8RD area, explore the SY3 8RD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (36.11% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (-11.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

SY3 8RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 20
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 17

LONGNER STREET, SY3 8RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49120.7336.11%
Public order1551.44-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour1515.75-44.44%
Shoplifting1315.75-40.91%
Drugs713.65250.00%
Bicycle theft47.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.20-42.86%
Other theft34.200.00%
Other crime23.15100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Theft from the person11.05-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36131.23-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour2737.7917.39%
Shoplifting2228.35120.00%
Public order1723.10-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson717.8516.67%
Possession of weapons37.350.00%
Other theft33.15-40.00%
Theft from the person33.1550.00%
Drugs23.15-60.00%
Bicycle theft22.10-60.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39125.9830.00%
Anti-social behaviour2340.9415.00%
Public order1824.15125.00%
Shoplifting1018.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.5020.00%
Bicycle theft56.300.00%
Drugs55.25400.00%
Other theft55.25-37.50%
Possession of weapons35.2550.00%
Theft from the person23.15-33.33%
Burglary22.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.10-66.67%
Robbery11.050.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30104.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour2031.50-20.00%
Shoplifting1021.00-16.67%
Public order810.50-20.00%
Other theft88.40166.67%
Criminal damage and arson58.40-28.57%
Bicycle theft55.25400.00%
Vehicle crime35.25200.00%
Theft from the person33.15200.00%
Burglary33.1550.00%
Possession of weapons23.15100.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%
Drugs11.05-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3099.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour2531.50-10.71%
Shoplifting1226.25-33.33%
Public order1012.60-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson710.50-50.00%
Other theft37.35-50.00%
Burglary23.150.00%
Drugs22.10-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Theft from the person11.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.05-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42143.8310.53%
Anti-social behaviour2844.0955.56%
Shoplifting1829.4012.50%
Public order1618.9045.45%
Criminal damage and arson1416.80133.33%
Drugs614.700.00%
Other theft66.30100.00%
Bicycle theft46.30100.00%
Possession of weapons24.20-33.33%
Theft from the person12.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38112.33-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour1839.890.00%
Shoplifting1618.9060.00%
Public order1116.80-15.38%
Drugs611.5520.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons36.3050.00%
Other theft33.15200.00%
Bicycle theft23.15-33.33%
Other crime22.100.00%
Theft from the person12.100.00%
Burglary11.05-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42110.2423.53%
Anti-social behaviour1844.09-52.63%
Public order1318.9030.00%
Shoplifting1013.65-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson910.50200.00%
Drugs59.45150.00%
Bicycle theft35.2550.00%
Possession of weapons23.150.00%
Burglary22.100.00%
Other theft12.10-75.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38122.8372.73%
Violence and sexual offences3439.89-12.82%
Shoplifting1835.7038.46%
Public order1018.90-37.50%
Other theft410.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.20-70.00%
Robbery33.150.00%
Drugs23.15-66.67%
Bicycle theft22.10100.00%
Theft from the person22.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39123.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour2240.94-12.00%
Public order1623.10100.00%
Shoplifting1316.8030.00%
Criminal damage and arson1013.65-23.08%
Drugs610.5050.00%
Other theft46.30-20.00%
Other crime24.200.00%
Theft from the person22.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.05-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.05-50.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39119.68-17.02%
Anti-social behaviour2540.9413.64%
Criminal damage and arson1326.25-31.58%
Shoplifting1013.65-33.33%
Public order810.50-38.46%
Other theft58.4025.00%
Possession of weapons45.25300.00%
Drugs44.20-42.86%
Theft from the person24.200.00%
Bicycle theft22.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.10-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47144.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour2249.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson1923.100.00%
Shoplifting1519.950.00%
Public order1315.750.00%
Drugs713.650.00%
Other theft47.350.00%
Vehicle crime34.200.00%
Robbery23.150.00%
Bicycle theft22.100.00%
Other crime22.100.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 465 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202449
August 202436
July 202439
June 202430
May 202430
April 202442
March 202438
February 202442
January 202434
December 202339
November 202339
October 202347

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202417
July 202418
June 20248
May 202410
April 202416
March 202411
February 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202422
July 202410
June 202410
May 202412
April 202418
March 202416
February 202410
January 202418
December 202313
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20245
May 20247
April 202414
March 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 202310
November 202313
October 202319

A total of 281 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202427
July 202423
June 202420
May 202425
April 202428
March 202418
February 202418
January 202438
December 202322
November 202325
October 202322

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY3 8RD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total23
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order4
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences14
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Mardol Head
    Total9
    Shoplifting3
    Bicycle theft2
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Alkmond'S Place
    Total5
    Drugs2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Claremont Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Castle Foregate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Shoplatch
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shrewsbury Bus Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Benbow Quay
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Mardol
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Smithfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Jane'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Claremont Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Longner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Mary'S Water Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. St Mary'S Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Castle Gates
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Frankwell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. St Austin'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Claremont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1