WV16 4BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 4BL

WV16 4BL, Shropshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.99 per 1,000 population. This WV16 4BL 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 4BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 4BL, encompassing approximately 1501 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV16 4BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • B4373 with total crimes: 4
  • St Johns Street with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Terrace with total crimes: 3

WV16 4BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.9950.00%
Shoplifting29.99100.00%
Robbery21.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.33-75.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-75.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.66-42.86%
Vehicle crime45.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.660.00%
Public order32.660.00%
Bicycle theft22.000.00%
Shoplifting11.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.98133.33%
Violence and sexual offences59.33-28.57%
Public order33.330.00%
Shoplifting32.000.00%
Vehicle crime22.00100.00%
Burglary11.33-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences715.9975.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.660.00%
Shoplifting34.00200.00%
Other theft32.0050.00%
Burglary22.00100.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%
Robbery10.67-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.3250.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.00-55.56%
Vehicle crime32.660.00%
Robbery32.000.00%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.00300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.660.00%
Shoplifting32.660.00%
Public order12.000.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.99-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour44.0033.33%
Drugs32.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.00-75.00%
Public order10.67-75.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.3283.33%
Public order47.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.660.00%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In January 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 offences611.99-64.71%
Anti-social behaviour34.00-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Robbery11.330.00%
Burglary10.67-80.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.98750.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.320.00%
Burglary55.33-16.67%
Possession of weapons23.33100.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.320.00%
Burglary65.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.000.00%
Shoplifting32.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.000.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202410
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
March 20246
February 202411
January 20246
December 202317
November 20232

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 202414
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20243

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
March 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. B4373
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. St Johns Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Castle Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cartway
    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. North Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Carpenters Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1