WV16 4EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 4EN

WV16 4EN, Shropshire has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.12 per 1,000 population. This WV16 4EN 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 4EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 4EN, encompassing approximately 2134 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV16 4EN 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 4EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.150.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Robbery21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-77.78%
Other theft10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.40120.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.15-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson44.22300.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Public order31.4150.00%
Bicycle theft21.410.00%
Theft from the person10.94-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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 behaviour1413.59133.33%
Violence and sexual offences56.56-54.55%
Shoplifting32.34-25.00%
Theft from the person21.41100.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In June 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 offences1112.65120.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.15-14.29%
Shoplifting42.81300.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.3140.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.28-28.57%
Robbery32.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Shoplifting41.870.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-75.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.43-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.2866.67%
Vehicle crime42.34300.00%
Other crime11.870.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In February 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 offences910.3180.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.22200.00%
Public order31.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-25.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.90-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.34-55.56%
Public order21.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.47-75.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.62-10.00%
Burglary44.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.87-25.00%
Other theft11.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.06100.00%
Burglary54.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3433.33%
Vehicle crime31.87200.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Shoplifting20.94-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Shoplifting31.410.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20245
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20249
January 20245
December 202312
October 202314

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 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

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
July 202414
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 202310
October 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV16 4EN 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. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cartway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Innage Gardens
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pound Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Innage Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 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
  • 13. Cricket Meadow
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Westgate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1