LOWER BROAD STREET, SY8 1PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY8 1PQ

LOWER BROAD STREET, SY8 1PQ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.61 per 1,000 population. This SY8 1PQ 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 1PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY8 1PQ, encompassing approximately 1355 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SY8 1PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tower Street with total crimes: 7
  • Bull Ring with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

LOWER BROAD STREET, SY8 1PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1023.6166.67%
Violence and sexual offences107.3825.00%
Public order47.3833.33%
Shoplifting32.950.00%
Burglary32.2150.00%
Other theft12.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.92-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour65.9020.00%
Shoplifting34.43200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21-25.00%
Public order32.2150.00%
Burglary22.210.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.3544.44%
Anti-social behaviour59.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.690.00%
Vehicle crime32.950.00%
Public order22.21-33.33%
Other theft21.480.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%
Shoplifting10.74-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.97-10.00%
Shoplifting86.64166.67%
Public order35.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21-71.43%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.380.00%
Shoplifting35.1750.00%
Burglary22.210.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Public order10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-66.67%

In April 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 offences510.33-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.6950.00%
Shoplifting22.21-71.43%
Public order21.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.66-12.50%
Shoplifting75.17133.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.17150.00%
Other theft23.69-33.33%
Burglary21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Public order21.48100.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences815.50700.00%
Shoplifting35.90-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.21200.00%
Other theft32.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.21100.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-75.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.2333.33%
Shoplifting75.90-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.17-33.33%
Burglary22.95100.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1528.04-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences611.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.43500.00%
Public order34.43-62.50%
Bicycle theft22.210.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Burglary11.48-66.67%
Other theft10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1829.520.00%
Public order813.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.900.00%
Burglary35.900.00%
Other theft12.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20238

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202413
June 20249
May 202410
April 20245
March 20247
February 20248
January 20241
December 20238
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 202315
October 202318

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tower Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Bull Ring
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Upper Galdeford
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. College Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Castle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Harp Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pepper Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Mill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lower Broad Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Friars Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1