ATHERSMITH CLOSE, TF4 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TF4 2BJ

ATHERSMITH CLOSE, TF4 2BJ, Telford and Wrekin has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.60 per 1,000 population. This TF4 2BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TF4 postcode area, which has experienced 185 crimes and a crime rate of 7.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TF4 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TF4 2BJ, encompassing approximately 1988 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

TF4 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sussex Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Spout Way with total crimes: 5
  • Oxford Road with total crimes: 2

ATHERSMITH CLOSE, TF4 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.60240.00%
Public order48.550.00%
Other theft42.01300.00%
Drugs32.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Burglary11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.56100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.02-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51-40.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson510.0625.00%
Public order42.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-66.67%
Shoplifting11.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.6166.67%
Anti-social behaviour97.5480.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.53100.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Burglary11.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.58-55.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.53-54.55%
Shoplifting22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.1311.11%
Anti-social behaviour1110.06450.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.530.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.0812.50%
Other theft29.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.0877.78%
Anti-social behaviour48.05300.00%
Other crime22.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.54-10.00%
Other theft14.53-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.05-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour35.03-66.67%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.60-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.53-18.18%
Drugs34.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-75.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.030.00%
Public order25.530.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 202312

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 167 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20245
June 202420
May 202415
April 20249
March 202420
February 202418
January 202416
December 20239
November 202310
October 202311
September 202317

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 202411
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 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
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TF4 2BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sussex Grove
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Spout Way
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Oxford Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Gloucester Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ardern Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Brick Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dark Lane Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. New Town
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Worcester Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Johnston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Buxton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mount Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ashbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. George Chetwood Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Fox Fields
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Farm Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Athersmith Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Church Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Alma Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1