WESTGATE DRIVE, WV16 4QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 4QF

WESTGATE DRIVE, WV16 4QF, Shropshire has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.80 per 1,000 population. This WV16 4QF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV16 postcode area, which has experienced 100 crimes and a crime rate of 5.63 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV16 4QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 4QF, encompassing approximately 2929 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV16 4QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Road with total crimes: 3
  • Elizabeth Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Tasley Close with total crimes: 2

WESTGATE DRIVE, WV16 4QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8080.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.070.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In July 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 offences54.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7566.67%
Shoplifting21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Public order10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.10-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.02-25.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Drugs10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.37-42.86%
Drugs21.370.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.80600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.390.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.41100.00%
Shoplifting21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Public order10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.37-60.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In November 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 offences54.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.07-20.00%
Shoplifting21.37100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In September 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 offences54.100.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20243
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ash Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Elizabeth Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Tasley Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wrekin Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Salop Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Woodberry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Claremont Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Wheatlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Highfields Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Orchard Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Richmond Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1