ST JOHNS STREET, WV15 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV15 5AJ

ST JOHNS STREET, WV15 5AJ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.61 per 1,000 population. This WV15 5AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV15 postcode area, which has experienced 56 crimes and a crime rate of 6.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV15 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV15 5AJ, encompassing approximately 1848 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WV15 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Johns Street with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Walker Close with total crimes: 2

ST JOHNS STREET, WV15 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.03100.00%
Vehicle crime32.16-25.00%
Shoplifting21.62100.00%
Robbery21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.3930.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.030.00%
Vehicle crime43.790.00%
Public order42.16-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.7766.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.41133.33%
Public order53.790.00%
Vehicle crime42.71100.00%
Drugs22.160.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%

In June 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 offences611.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.25-25.00%
Shoplifting31.6250.00%
Other theft31.620.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.74-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour42.16100.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Public order21.62-33.33%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.9044.44%
Public order37.0350.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In March 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 offences910.82-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour44.87100.00%
Public order22.16-33.33%
Drugs21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.9844.44%
Public order37.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.28-64.00%
Public order24.87100.00%
Vehicle crime21.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08-66.67%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.72257.14%
Anti-social behaviour613.530.00%
Possession of weapons23.250.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-50.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.1516.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.25100.00%
Burglary32.160.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Shoplifting21.08100.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences66.49-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.25-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-50.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.410.00%
Vehicle crime52.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.710.00%
Other theft22.160.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 202413
March 20249
February 202413
January 20249
December 202325
November 20237
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV15 5AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Johns Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Castle Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Walker Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Priory Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cartway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Lodge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Hermitage Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Horse Grove Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sandpits
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wardle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Hospital Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. West Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Postern Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Pale Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1