WELLS CLOSE, WV16 5JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV16 5JQ

WELLS CLOSE, WV16 5JQ, Shropshire has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.59 per 1,000 population. This WV16 5JQ 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 5JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV16 5JQ, encompassing approximately 1790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WV16 5JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Pound Street with total crimes: 2
  • Carpenters Court with total crimes: 1

WELLS CLOSE, WV16 5JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 behaviour25.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In August 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 offences45.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.230.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.35100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.230.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.680.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.23100.00%
Public order11.120.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.590.00%
Shoplifting22.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.12-71.43%
Public order11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.590.00%
Burglary13.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.790.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.70150.00%
Vehicle crime22.790.00%
Shoplifting21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.120.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.140.00%
Public order21.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Pound Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Carpenters Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cricket Meadow
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Westgate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ludlow Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Morgan Springs
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1