THE HAWTHORNS, WV16 5JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 5JG

THE HAWTHORNS, WV16 5JG, Shropshire has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.54 per 1,000 population. This WV16 5JG 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 5JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 5JG, encompassing approximately 1594 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WV16 5JG area, explore the WV16 5JG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV16 5JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Castle Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Cartway with total crimes: 2

THE HAWTHORNS, WV16 5JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.540.00%
Robbery25.640.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.1980.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.64-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.020.00%
Burglary21.88100.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Theft from the person11.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.2766.67%
Shoplifting33.14-25.00%
Public order21.880.00%
Theft from the person21.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.03-28.57%
Shoplifting43.14300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.51200.00%
Other theft21.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.78250.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.39-75.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.63-75.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.78100.00%
Shoplifting42.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-33.33%
Public order11.250.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.88-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Public order10.63-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.54125.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.64300.00%
Public order42.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.51-33.33%
Shoplifting11.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.53-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour32.51-62.50%
Public order21.88100.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.1533.33%
Burglary35.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.880.00%
Public order11.88-66.67%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.54200.00%
Public order33.760.00%
Burglary31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8850.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Shoplifting21.25-33.33%
Other theft11.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.5480.00%
Shoplifting35.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25-33.33%
Burglary11.25-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.800.00%
Public order43.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Other theft31.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20249
January 20244
December 202313
October 20239
September 20235

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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Castle Terrace
    Total3
    Robbery2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cartway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Pound Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. King'S Loade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. West Castle Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Postern Gate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carpenters Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Morgan Springs
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oldbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1