WV16 4AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 4AR

WV16 4AR, Shropshire has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.99 per 1,000 population. This WV16 4AR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV16 postcode area, which has experienced 92 crimes and a crime rate of 5.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV16 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 4AR, encompassing approximately 1667 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV16 4AR area, explore the WV16 4AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV16 4AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • B4373 with total crimes: 4
  • Castle Terrace with total crimes: 3

WV16 4AR 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.9930.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.800.00%
Robbery21.800.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-77.78%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.00-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.80100.00%
Burglary21.20100.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Theft from the person11.20-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.39100.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.00-37.50%
Shoplifting33.00-25.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Theft from the person21.20100.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences813.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.80-44.44%
Shoplifting43.00300.00%
Other theft22.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.40350.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.40-33.33%
Other theft12.400.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-75.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.600.00%
Shoplifting42.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.40-50.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.2033.33%
Vehicle crime32.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.80-77.78%
Burglary11.200.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Public order10.60-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.79125.00%
Public order65.40200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.40-25.00%
Shoplifting11.80-50.00%

In January 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 offences48.40-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour42.40-50.00%
Public order22.40100.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Robbery11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.6014.29%
Burglary44.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.40-50.00%
Public order11.20-66.67%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.79250.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.2033.33%
Burglary42.40300.00%
Public order32.400.00%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Shoplifting21.20-33.33%
Other theft11.200.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences912.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.400.00%
Shoplifting31.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Burglary11.20-50.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.790.00%
Public order45.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Other theft31.800.00%
Drugs21.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Shoplifting11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20249
January 20244
December 202311
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
April 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 202410
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20237
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
October 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 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV16 4AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. B4373
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Castle Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cartway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Pound Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. King'S Loade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. West Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Postern Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Carpenters Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Morgan Springs
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1