NEW STREET, SY4 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY4 5DB

NEW STREET, SY4 5DB, Shropshire has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.22 per 1,000 population. This SY4 5DB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY4 postcode area, which has experienced 123 crimes and a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY4 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY4 5DB, encompassing approximately 2305 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY4 5DB area, explore the SY4 5DB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY4 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oak Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • B5476 with total crimes: 5

NEW STREET, SY4 5DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.2266.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.68500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.600.00%
Shoplifting41.7433.33%
Burglary31.74200.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.2133.33%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Burglary11.30-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.90-40.00%
Shoplifting31.3050.00%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.17-40.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Shoplifting20.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.9820.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.60150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.17-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-33.33%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.54250.00%
Shoplifting53.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30-66.67%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.94-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.6033.33%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.04-57.14%
Shoplifting21.30100.00%
Public order10.87-80.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.04-50.00%
Public order53.04-16.67%
Burglary12.17-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.3140.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.07250.00%
Public order63.04200.00%
Burglary42.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.840.00%
Burglary44.340.00%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202412
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20237
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 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
October 20231
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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY4 5DB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oak Avenue
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. B5476
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Tannery Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wem
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Noble Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. New Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Shrubbery Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Harris Croft
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Crown Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Ranford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Isherwoods Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Orchard Way
    Total1
    Burglary1