POTTERY CLOSE, TF4 2RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TF4 2RU

POTTERY CLOSE, TF4 2RU, Telford and Wrekin has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.36 per 1,000 population. This TF4 2RU 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 2RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TF4 2RU, encompassing approximately 1895 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TF4 2RU area, explore the TF4 2RU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TF4 2RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Burton Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Huntsman Way with total crimes: 3

POTTERY CLOSE, TF4 2RU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.3670.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.970.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-57.14%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.19-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson75.28600.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.69-63.64%
Public order32.11-50.00%
Other crime11.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.0020.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.33-8.33%
Public order65.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.170.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Shoplifting10.53-87.50%
Drugs10.530.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.52200.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.33-33.33%
Shoplifting85.28700.00%
Burglary24.22-33.33%
Other theft11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.3036.36%
Anti-social behaviour47.92300.00%
Public order32.11-25.00%
Burglary31.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.61-26.67%
Public order45.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.11-33.33%
Burglary11.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.007.14%
Public order67.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.17400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6450.00%
Shoplifting21.58-71.43%
Possession of weapons21.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.36-36.36%
Shoplifting77.39250.00%
Public order43.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-75.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.52175.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.61-42.86%
Other theft32.1150.00%
Other crime31.58200.00%
Shoplifting21.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.66-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.22-22.22%
Public order33.690.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.805.26%
Anti-social behaviour910.55-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.7575.00%
Other crime43.69300.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Other theft21.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.030.00%
Other theft45.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.110.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202410
June 202412
May 202410
April 202415
March 202411
February 202415
January 202414
December 202322
November 20238
October 202320
September 202319

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 202411
May 202412
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20237
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Burton Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Huntsman Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Walder Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Attwood Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Willetts Way
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. George Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Burton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Captain Webb Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. King Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Lancaster Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Doseley Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1