SY8 1HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY8 1HB

SY8 1HB, Shropshire has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.81 per 1,000 population. This SY8 1HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY8 postcode area, which has experienced 103 crimes and a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY8 1HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY8 1HB, encompassing approximately 3119 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY8 1HB area, explore the SY8 1HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY8 1HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandpits Road with total crimes: 4
  • Sandpits Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Livesey Avenue with total crimes: 2

SY8 1HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.81-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.770.00%
Drugs22.560.00%
Shoplifting20.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.640.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.0533.33%
Public order42.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-62.50%
Shoplifting30.96-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.58-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour83.85700.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.560.00%
Public order31.92-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.22466.67%
Public order85.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4920.00%
Shoplifting31.92-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.41-50.00%
Shoplifting51.60-16.67%
Public order41.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0125.00%
Shoplifting63.2120.00%
Public order21.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.050.00%
Shoplifting52.56150.00%
Public order41.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.13-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour22.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Shoplifting20.64-77.78%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.260.00%
Shoplifting92.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Robbery20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20248
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 202410
January 20248
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202412
May 202417
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY8 1HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandpits Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sandpits Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Livesey Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. New Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Downton View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hospital
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hamlet Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hayton View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1