BUFTON LANE, TF4 3FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TF4 3FG

BUFTON LANE, TF4 3FG, Telford and Wrekin has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This TF4 3FG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TF4 postcode area, which has experienced 140 crimes and a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TF4 3FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TF4 3FG, encompassing approximately 1426 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TF4 3FG area, explore the TF4 3FG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TF4 3FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Griffiths Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Grizedale Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Gregory Close with total crimes: 1

BUFTON LANE, TF4 3FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.40-60.00%
Public order21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.01150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.50-25.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.80300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.80-33.33%
Other crime11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.31200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.10-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.20200.00%
Other crime22.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-50.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Public order10.70-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.21-46.67%
Public order45.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-50.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.7236.36%
Public order210.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.0237.50%
Anti-social behaviour27.71100.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.31-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.61-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.61233.33%
Public order37.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-50.00%
Other crime11.400.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.710.00%
Public order32.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.10-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.100.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences97.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.310.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.100.00%
Other crime12.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 202415
February 202411
January 20248
December 202310
November 20233
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TF4 3FG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Griffiths Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Grizedale Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gregory Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bloomfield Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1