WESTERKIRK DRIVE, TF7 5RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TF7 5RJ

WESTERKIRK DRIVE, TF7 5RJ, Telford and Wrekin has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.98 per 1,000 population. This TF7 5RJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TF7 postcode area, which has experienced 239 crimes and a crime rate of 12.50 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TF7 5RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TF7 5RJ, encompassing approximately 2261 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

TF7 5RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Keep with total crimes: 3
  • Ironbridge Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

WESTERKIRK DRIVE, TF7 5RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.09100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.42-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.65-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.19-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.0933.33%
Drugs11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In June 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 offences97.96200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.77-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.750.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.980.00%
Burglary32.21200.00%
Public order11.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.21-66.67%
Burglary10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.73275.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.630.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.65-50.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.19-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour33.540.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.980.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20249
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 202415
December 20234
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TF7 5RJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Keep
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ironbridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. West View Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mitchel Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1