WV16 5AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 5AG

WV16 5AG, Shropshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.01 per 1,000 population. This WV16 5AG 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 5AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 5AG, encompassing approximately 1991 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV16 5AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ridley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Woodberry Close with total crimes: 1
  • Westgate with total crimes: 1

WV16 5AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.01100.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-87.50%

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 offences86.03700.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-80.00%

In May 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 offences54.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.51100.00%
Drugs21.000.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 offences22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.510.00%
Burglary12.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.01300.00%
Other theft12.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 offences33.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV16 5AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ridley Close
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodberry Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Westgate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Ludlow Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Trevithick Close
    Total1
    Other theft1