POST OFFICE LANE, SY5 8LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY5 8LR

POST OFFICE LANE, SY5 8LR, Shropshire has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.92 per 1,000 population. This SY5 8LR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY5 postcode area, which has experienced 70 crimes and a crime rate of 3.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY5 8LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY5 8LR, encompassing approximately 378 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY5 8LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplars Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Birch Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Beech Close with total crimes: 1

POST OFFICE LANE, SY5 8LR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.92-33.33%
Possession of weapons15.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.2150.00%
Vehicle crime17.920.00%
Burglary12.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.56-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.92200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.920.00%
Other crime15.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.28100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

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March 20241
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December 20232
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A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY5 8LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Poplars Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Birch Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beech Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1