WV7 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV7 3LU

WV7 3LU, Shropshire has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.43 per 1,000 population. This WV7 3LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV7 postcode area, which has experienced 23 crimes and a crime rate of 2.90 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV7 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV7 3LU, encompassing approximately 2054 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV7 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyncroft with total crimes: 3
  • Wolverley Court with total crimes: 1
  • Charles Avenue with total crimes: 1

WV7 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.950.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.41300.00%
Public order11.950.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In June 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-50.00%

In May 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 behaviour23.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-33.33%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.41-70.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.27100.00%
Vehicle crime34.870.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.890.00%
Other theft12.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.810.00%
Drugs42.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.35400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.89-20.00%
Drugs31.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences54.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.430.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20235
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
January 20243

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WV7 3LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lyncroft
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Wolverley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Charles Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1