HAMLET CLOSE, SY8 2NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SY8 2NW

HAMLET CLOSE, SY8 2NW, Shropshire has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This SY8 2NW 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 2NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SY8 2NW, encompassing approximately 2805 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SY8 2NW area, explore the SY8 2NW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SY8 2NW 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

HAMLET CLOSE, SY8 2NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.84350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.21-20.00%
Drugs31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.700.00%
Shoplifting31.78-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-50.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.78300.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Public order10.36-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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
Shoplifting159.98650.00%
Public order95.350.00%
Theft from the person13.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.36-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.2866.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.78200.00%
Shoplifting21.07-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-25.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

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
Shoplifting55.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.770.00%
Shoplifting52.14150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Shoplifting20.71-77.78%
Public order10.710.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

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
Shoplifting96.77-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.21-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1811.76-5.26%
Violence and sexual offences56.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1912.480.00%
Other theft46.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.070.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
November 20231

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
May 202415
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 202318
September 202319

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 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
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
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 2NW 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. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hayton View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Henley Orchards
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bringewood Rise
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sycamore Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Lacy Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Maple Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1