SY3 8YT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY3 8YT

SY3 8YT, Shropshire has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.45 per 1,000 population. This SY3 8YT 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 8YT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY3 8YT, encompassing approximately 1475 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-17.65% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

SY3 8YT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7

SY3 8YT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3447.4517.24%
Anti-social behaviour1423.05-17.65%
Public order59.49-37.50%
Drugs33.39200.00%
Shoplifting32.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.03-25.00%
Other theft32.03200.00%
Other crime22.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2944.7426.09%
Anti-social behaviour1719.660.00%
Public order811.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.42100.00%
Bicycle theft12.71-66.67%
Other crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-66.67%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.68-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2342.7143.75%
Anti-social behaviour1715.5921.43%
Public order411.52-20.00%
Shoplifting32.7150.00%
Bicycle theft32.03-25.00%
Drugs32.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Other theft21.36-50.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Possession of weapons11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1636.60-23.81%
Anti-social behaviour1410.85-6.67%
Public order59.490.00%
Bicycle theft43.390.00%
Other theft42.71300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.710.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Drugs11.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2131.185.00%
Anti-social behaviour1514.24-16.67%
Public order510.17-16.67%
Burglary23.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-66.67%
Other theft11.36-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2042.03-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour1813.5638.46%
Public order612.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.07200.00%
Other theft44.07300.00%
Bicycle theft42.710.00%
Shoplifting22.710.00%
Drugs21.36100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1314.248.33%
Public order48.81-33.33%
Shoplifting22.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-50.00%
Drugs11.36-66.67%
Other theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2839.997.69%
Anti-social behaviour1218.98-20.00%
Public order68.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.070.00%
Drugs32.71200.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Shoplifting11.36-50.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.68-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2639.32-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour1517.6215.38%
Public order310.17-57.14%
Other theft32.03-25.00%
Shoplifting22.03-33.33%
Theft from the person21.36100.00%
Robbery21.360.00%
Bicycle theft21.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Drugs10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3347.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour1322.370.00%
Public order78.8116.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.7566.67%
Other theft43.390.00%
Drugs32.71200.00%
Shoplifting32.03200.00%
Theft from the person12.030.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2237.96-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour1314.9118.18%
Public order68.81-33.33%
Other theft44.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.71-75.00%
Bicycle theft22.03100.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Shoplifting11.360.00%
Drugs10.68-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3053.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson1220.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.130.00%
Public order97.460.00%
Drugs66.100.00%
Other theft34.070.00%
Other crime22.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Robbery11.360.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202429
July 202423
June 202416
May 202421
April 202420
March 202421
February 202428
January 202426
December 202333
November 202322
October 202330

A total of 172 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202417
July 202417
June 202414
May 202415
April 202418
March 202413
February 202412
January 202415
December 202313
November 202313
October 202311

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20237
November 20236
October 20239

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202312

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 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
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Theft from the person1
    Drugs1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Nightclub
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Claremont Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Shrewsbury Bus Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Mardol
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Smithfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Claremont Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Longner Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Hafren Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Frankwell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. St Austin'S Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Claremont Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Water Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1