SY4 5FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY4 5FG

SY4 5FG, Shropshire has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.21 per 1,000 population. This SY4 5FG 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 5FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY4 5FG, encompassing approximately 1702 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

SY4 5FG 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

SY4 5FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.2142.86%
Anti-social behaviour55.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.94400.00%
Public order42.940.00%
Shoplifting42.3533.33%
Vehicle crime12.350.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.5740.00%
Burglary34.11200.00%
Shoplifting31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.98150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.35200.00%
Shoplifting21.760.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.64100.00%
Burglary22.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.17100.00%
Shoplifting21.17-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.810.00%
Public order22.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.59-75.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.05150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.94300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.70-50.00%
Shoplifting21.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.17-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.2933.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.350.00%
Shoplifting12.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.35-57.14%
Shoplifting21.76100.00%
Robbery11.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.9840.00%
Public order54.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.94-50.00%
Burglary11.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.52400.00%
Public order52.94150.00%
Burglary22.940.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.330.00%
Shoplifting34.700.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY4 5FG 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. Swain Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. B5063
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Noble Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. The Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Crown Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1