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

Overview of Crime in SY8 1XA

LOWER BROAD STREET, SY8 1XA, Shropshire has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.02 per 1,000 population. This SY8 1XA 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 1XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY8 1XA, encompassing approximately 1165 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SY8 1XA 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
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 2

LOWER BROAD STREET, SY8 1XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.0250.00%
Public order47.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.43100.00%
Shoplifting33.430.00%
Burglary12.570.00%

In August 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 offences615.45-50.00%
Shoplifting35.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.57-33.33%
Public order21.720.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.1771.43%
Anti-social behaviour310.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Public order22.570.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Robbery11.720.00%
Shoplifting10.86-87.50%
Burglary10.860.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting816.31166.67%
Violence and sexual offences76.870.00%
Public order26.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.45133.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.010.00%
Shoplifting33.4350.00%
Other theft12.570.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5750.00%
Shoplifting22.57-71.43%
Public order21.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.720.00%
Robbery10.860.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting720.60133.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.01150.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.29-50.00%
Other theft22.57-33.33%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72-33.33%
Public order21.72100.00%
Vehicle crime11.720.00%

In February 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 offences616.31500.00%
Shoplifting35.15-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Other theft32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.57100.00%
Burglary11.720.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.01-75.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.86-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.31-53.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.15-20.00%
Burglary13.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1529.18-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour512.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.29-20.00%
Public order33.43-62.50%
Bicycle theft22.570.00%
Drugs21.720.00%
Burglary11.72-66.67%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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
Shoplifting1830.040.00%
Public order815.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.870.00%
Burglary34.290.00%
Other theft12.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235

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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243

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 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
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 1XA 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. Castle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Harp Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Pepper Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Mill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lower Broad Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Friars Field
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chandlers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1