LEONARD CLOSE, TF2 8BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TF2 8BQ

LEONARD CLOSE, TF2 8BQ, Telford and Wrekin has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population. This TF2 8BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TF2 postcode area, which has experienced 282 crimes and a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TF2 8BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TF2 8BQ, encompassing approximately 3307 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TF2 8BQ area, explore the TF2 8BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TF2 8BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Wrekin Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

LEONARD CLOSE, TF2 8BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.6566.67%
Shoplifting34.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-50.00%
Drugs10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

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 offences97.56-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour42.72300.00%
Shoplifting21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Public order20.600.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.0516.67%
Public order24.230.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.14200.00%
Public order23.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.63-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.30-80.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.867.69%
Shoplifting54.230.00%
Other theft31.510.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.65-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour33.9350.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.07216.67%
Shoplifting65.75-45.45%
Other theft21.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.60-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting117.86120.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.33-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour41.810.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.770.00%
Shoplifting54.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.2333.33%
Shoplifting21.21-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.47-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.42-46.15%
Drugs32.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.91-40.00%
Public order30.9150.00%
Other theft20.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.100.00%
Shoplifting93.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.720.00%
Burglary41.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.210.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Public order20.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20242
October 20233

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
April 20245
February 20246
January 202411
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202414
June 202412
May 20244
April 202414
March 202413
February 202419
January 20246
December 202314
November 202314
October 20237
September 202313

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20234

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TF2 8BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. East Avenue
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wrekin Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. The Parade
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Baldwin Webb Avenue
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Leonard Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. West Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lennock Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Furnace Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ewart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1