POTTER CLOSE, SY8 1UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY8 1UD

POTTER CLOSE, SY8 1UD, Shropshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.36 per 1,000 population. This SY8 1UD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SY8 postcode area, which has experienced 95 crimes and a crime rate of 5.16 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SY8 1UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY8 1UD, encompassing approximately 2316 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY8 1UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandpits Road with total crimes: 7
  • Potter Close with total crimes: 6
  • Hamlet Road with total crimes: 2

POTTER CLOSE, SY8 1UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.361000.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.75-20.00%
Drugs31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Shoplifting20.86-50.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.610.00%
Shoplifting42.16300.00%
Theft from the person11.730.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-66.67%

In June 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 behaviour55.18400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.16-25.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.18-42.86%
Public order21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7516.67%
Shoplifting23.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.1820.00%
Public order22.590.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.6125.00%
Public order22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.75-20.00%
Shoplifting31.73-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.48400.00%
Shoplifting42.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting86.910.00%
Vehicle crime23.450.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.20-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences33.450.00%
Burglary31.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30200.00%
Public order21.30100.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.34350.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.8950.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.860.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239
August 20232

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sandpits Road
    Total7
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Potter Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Hamlet Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Ferney Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Whitbread Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hayton View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Henley Orchards
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bringewood Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lacy Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Maple Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1