SY4 4WZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY4 4WZ

SY4 4WZ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This SY4 4WZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY4 postcode area, which has experienced 96 crimes and a crime rate of 3.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY4 4WZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY4 4WZ, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-75.86% decrease)

SY4 4WZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Foregate with total crimes: 4

SY4 4WZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour9NA-18.18%
Shoplifting7NA-75.86%
Public order5NA-28.57%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Bicycle theft2NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-90.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%
Theft from the person1NA-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting29NA190.00%
Violence and sexual offences20NA17.65%
Anti-social behaviour11NA-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson10NA150.00%
Public order7NA-46.15%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA-75.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17NA70.00%
Anti-social behaviour15NA36.36%
Public order13NA160.00%
Shoplifting10NA25.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA33.33%
Bicycle theft4NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-66.67%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences10NA-52.38%
Shoplifting8NA-27.27%
Public order5NA0.00%
Other theft4NA33.33%
Burglary3NA200.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-40.00%
Possession of weapons2NA100.00%
Vehicle crime2NA100.00%
Theft from the person2NA100.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21NA-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11NA-42.11%
Shoplifting11NA-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson5NA-37.50%
Public order5NA-37.50%
Other theft3NA50.00%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28NA47.37%
Anti-social behaviour19NA280.00%
Shoplifting12NA-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson8NA166.67%
Public order8NA60.00%
Drugs2NA-60.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons2NA-33.33%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19NA5.56%
Shoplifting13NA30.00%
Anti-social behaviour5NA-37.50%
Public order5NA25.00%
Drugs5NA150.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-50.00%
Possession of weapons3NA200.00%
Other theft2NA100.00%
Bicycle theft2NA100.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18NA-14.29%
Shoplifting10NA11.11%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-61.90%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Public order4NA-33.33%
Drugs2NA100.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21NA90.91%
Anti-social behaviour21NA162.50%
Shoplifting9NA80.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA50.00%
Public order6NA-25.00%
Other crime1NA-50.00%
Drugs1NA-87.50%
Other theft1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11NA-56.00%
Drugs8NA300.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA-20.00%
Public order8NA300.00%
Shoplifting5NA-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson4NA-60.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Theft from the person2NA100.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25NA4.17%
Anti-social behaviour10NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10NA-16.67%
Shoplifting9NA-40.00%
Public order2NA-71.43%
Drugs2NA0.00%
Other theft1NA-66.67%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24NA-22.58%
Anti-social behaviour15NA15.38%
Shoplifting15NA25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12NA100.00%
Public order7NA-30.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-50.00%
Drugs2NA-60.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour13NA0.00%
Shoplifting12NA0.00%
Public order10NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Drugs5NA0.00%
Vehicle crime4NA0.00%
Other theft3NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 265 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202420
July 202417
June 202410
May 202421
April 202428
March 202419
February 202418
January 202421
December 202311
November 202325
October 202324
September 202331

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202415
June 202411
May 202411
April 202419
March 20245
February 20248
January 202421
December 20238
November 202310
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202410
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 202312
September 20236

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20232
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202429
July 202410
June 20248
May 202411
April 202412
March 202413
February 202410
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY4 4WZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Castle Foregate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Shrewsbury Bus Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Benbow Quay
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Cornmill Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Smithfield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jane'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St Michaels Gate
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Greenfields Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Albury Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Beddow Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Benyon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Mary'S Water Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Castle Gates
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1