WENLOCK ROAD, WV16 4QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 4QB

WENLOCK ROAD, WV16 4QB, Shropshire has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This WV16 4QB 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 4QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 4QB, encompassing approximately 1452 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV16 4QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ridley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Wrekin Road with total crimes: 2
  • Trevithick Close with total crimes: 1

WENLOCK ROAD, WV16 4QB 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 Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.82-62.50%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.2660.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.820.00%
Shoplifting13.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences55.51-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour23.44100.00%
Public order11.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2616.67%
Vehicle crime24.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-75.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In April 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 offences68.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.130.00%
Public order22.75100.00%

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 offences68.26200.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.130.00%
Possession of weapons12.750.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In October 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 offences32.75-25.00%
Other theft12.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.130.00%
Public order12.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234

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
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

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July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ridley Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wrekin Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Trevithick Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fairfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1