WESTLANDS ROAD, SY3 8UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY3 8UR

WESTLANDS ROAD, SY3 8UR, Shropshire has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population. This SY3 8UR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY3 postcode area, which has experienced 213 crimes and a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY3 8UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY3 8UR, encompassing approximately 2476 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SY3 8UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4386 with total crimes: 4
  • Dickens Place with total crimes: 3
  • Hospital with total crimes: 2

WESTLANDS ROAD, SY3 8UR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.650.00%
Public order31.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.420.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.40-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.42-37.50%
Shoplifting12.02-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6533.33%
Shoplifting23.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.46-33.33%
Shoplifting22.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.63400.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.460.00%
Shoplifting42.420.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.08-25.00%
Shoplifting42.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.620.00%
Public order21.21-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Other crime10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.8814.29%
Shoplifting43.230.00%
Public order31.6250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2150.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.50-22.22%
Shoplifting42.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.620.00%
Other theft31.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Public order20.81-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In October 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 offences910.9012.50%
Public order53.63150.00%
Shoplifting52.02150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.21200.00%
Other theft21.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.870.00%
Shoplifting23.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. B4386
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 2. Dickens Place
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Old Dairy
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Crowmeole Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kingswood Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1