BIRCH MEADOW, TF12 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TF12 5LJ

BIRCH MEADOW, TF12 5LJ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.45 per 1,000 population. This TF12 5LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TF12 postcode area, which has experienced 26 crimes and a crime rate of 4.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TF12 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TF12 5LJ, encompassing approximately 1836 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TF12 5LJ area, explore the TF12 5LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TF12 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wesley Court with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

BIRCH MEADOW, TF12 5LJ 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 behaviour45.4533.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.18-66.67%
Shoplifting21.63100.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.17125.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.90-40.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.5325.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.72-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8911.11%
Criminal damage and arson45.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.18300.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.62-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour14.900.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.71-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour15.99-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.34171.43%
Anti-social behaviour510.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7250.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-50.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.7116.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.8125.00%
Vehicle crime22.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.090.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.7150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.27-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson22.18-50.00%
Shoplifting11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18100.00%
Public order22.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1113.0783.33%
Violence and sexual offences85.99300.00%
Public order24.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-66.67%
Other theft11.09-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.270.00%
Public order33.270.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.630.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249
March 202411
February 202419
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 202311
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TF12 5LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Wesley Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Redfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Duke Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Smithy Bank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1