NEW STREET, SY8 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY8 2NJ

NEW STREET, SY8 2NJ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.55 per 1,000 population. This SY8 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY8 2NJ, encompassing approximately 2537 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY8 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hamlet Road with total crimes: 2
  • New Street with total crimes: 1
  • Hayton View with total crimes: 1

NEW STREET, SY8 2NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5850.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.94-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-33.33%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-83.33%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.36200.00%
Public order11.18-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.25650.00%
Public order95.910.00%
Other theft13.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.15-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.97-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.970.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.09400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9750.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Shoplifting10.79-88.89%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.70-43.75%
Violence and sexual offences43.550.00%
Other theft11.580.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.82-15.79%
Violence and sexual offences46.3033.33%
Burglary31.580.00%
Public order31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1911.820.00%
Other theft37.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 89 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202410
May 202415
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20239
October 202316
September 202319

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20249
March 20241
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SY8 2NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hamlet Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hayton View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Henley Orchards
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bringewood Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Lacy Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Maple Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1