WV15 5EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV15 5EQ

WV15 5EQ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This WV15 5EQ 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 5EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV15 5EQ, encompassing approximately 1872 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV15 5EQ Crime Hotspots

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

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

WV15 5EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.81200.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In August 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 offences99.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.8150.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.4820.00%
Public order23.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.3425.00%
Public order22.67100.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.88-50.00%
Other crime22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9433.33%
Public order24.270.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.810.00%
Other theft23.200.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.94-62.50%
Public order23.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.68128.57%
Vehicle crime18.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.41250.00%
Other crime23.740.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 202316
November 20237
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Johns Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Walker Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Mill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Priory Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lodge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Queens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hermitage Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Horse Grove Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Sandpits
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wardle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Hospital Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1