WV16 5DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 5DT

WV16 5DT, Shropshire has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.37 per 1,000 population. This WV16 5DT 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 5DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 5DT, encompassing approximately 967 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV16 5DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • King'S Loade with total crimes: 2

WV16 5DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.37200.00%
Robbery26.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-75.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.100.00%
Burglary12.070.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.40200.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.20100.00%
Public order12.070.00%
Theft from the person11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.170.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

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 behaviour27.230.00%
Drugs22.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.07-66.67%
Other theft11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

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 offences34.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.170.00%
Burglary13.100.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.33150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.170.00%
Public order23.100.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences23.10-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour12.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.530.00%
Burglary37.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Public order12.07-50.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour210.33100.00%
Public order22.070.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson210.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.070.00%
Burglary12.070.00%
Public order11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20237
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
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.

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
May 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Castle Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. King'S Loade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. West Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Postern Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Morgan Springs
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1