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

Overview of Crime in SY8 2NQ

NEW STREET, SY8 2NQ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 population. This SY8 2NQ 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 2NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY8 2NQ, encompassing approximately 2818 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SY8 2NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandpits Road with total crimes: 4
  • New Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hospital with total crimes: 1

NEW STREET, SY8 2NQ 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-50.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0366.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.32-50.00%
Shoplifting31.06-72.73%
Violence and sexual offences31.06-40.00%
Public order21.06100.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.51-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.13400.00%
Public order11.77-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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
Shoplifting159.58650.00%
Public order95.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.190.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.35-66.67%

In April 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 behaviour43.90300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.4250.00%
Shoplifting21.06-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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
Shoplifting54.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-50.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.77-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Other theft20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

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
Shoplifting56.7466.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7750.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences65.320.00%
Shoplifting32.13-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.58-36.84%
Violence and sexual offences64.26-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1913.48-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences76.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.4850.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2313.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.160.00%
Other theft41.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20249
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 202411
May 202415
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 202312
October 202319
September 202323

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 2NQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sandpits Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. New Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hospital
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Hamlet Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hayton View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Henley Orchards
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Stanton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hopton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1