WV16 4LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 4LN

WV16 4LN, Shropshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.45 per 1,000 population. This WV16 4LN 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 4LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 4LN, encompassing approximately 2444 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV16 4LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrekin Road with total crimes: 2
  • Woodberry Close with total crimes: 1
  • Fairfield with total crimes: 1

WV16 4LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.45-80.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9150.00%
Burglary22.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.6833.33%
Burglary21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.09-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7366.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-25.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 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 behaviour46.14300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64200.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.64-40.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.910.00%
Drugs32.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.86-16.67%
Other theft12.050.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.450.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
March 20243

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20242

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
November 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wrekin Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodberry Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Fairfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hook Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ash Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1