WARDLE CLOSE, WV15 6AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV15 6AZ

WARDLE CLOSE, WV15 6AZ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.25 per 1,000 population. This WV15 6AZ 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 6AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV15 6AZ, encompassing approximately 2034 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WV15 6AZ 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

WARDLE CLOSE, WV15 6AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.2527.27%
Criminal damage and arson56.88150.00%
Vehicle crime32.46-25.00%
Robbery21.470.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-83.33%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.7522.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.4120.00%
Vehicle crime42.950.00%
Public order31.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.76200.00%
Public order54.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4625.00%
Vehicle crime42.46300.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.8833.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.97-25.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.88-69.23%
Other theft31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4750.00%
Public order21.47-33.33%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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 offences1310.8144.44%
Public order36.390.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

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 offences910.32-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.420.00%
Public order31.970.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.3222.22%
Other theft35.410.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%

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 offences98.85-52.63%
Public order24.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.25171.43%
Possession of weapons29.340.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3716.67%
Burglary23.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.95-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.930.00%
Vehicle crime52.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.460.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202411
July 20249
June 20243
May 20244
April 202413
March 20249
February 202411
January 20249
December 202319
November 20237
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20235

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 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 6AZ 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. King'S Loade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. St James Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Lodge Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Queens Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Horse Grove Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sandpits
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wardle Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hospital Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. West Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Wellmeadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Pale Meadow Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1