WV16 4PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 4PY

WV16 4PY, Shropshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This WV16 4PY 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 4PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 4PY, encompassing approximately 3123 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV16 4PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wrekin Road with total crimes: 2
  • Innage Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Woodberry Close with total crimes: 1

WV16 4PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.52-72.73%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7283.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.52200.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

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 offences63.84100.00%
Burglary21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Burglary20.64100.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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 offences33.52-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4460.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.56-25.00%
Public order20.96100.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In March 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 offences55.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60300.00%
Vehicle crime31.280.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.92-66.67%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 offences31.28-50.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.1620.00%
Drugs31.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

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 offences52.240.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20242
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 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 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
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 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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 4PY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wrekin Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Innage Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Woodberry Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Westgate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Trevithick Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Hook Farm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ash Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1