HIGHLANDS ROAD, WV16 5BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 5BY

HIGHLANDS ROAD, WV16 5BY, Shropshire has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.33 per 1,000 population. This WV16 5BY 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 5BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 5BY, encompassing approximately 1500 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV16 5BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salop Street with total crimes: 1
  • The Wheatlands with total crimes: 1

HIGHLANDS ROAD, WV16 5BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.670.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Drugs21.330.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.330.00%
Burglary14.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.670.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.67100.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20236
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Salop Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Wheatlands
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1