WV7 3WU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WV7 3WU

WV7 3WU, Shropshire has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.70 per 1,000 population. This WV7 3WU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WV7 postcode area, which has experienced 17 crimes and a crime rate of 2.15 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WV7 3WU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WV7 3WU, encompassing approximately 1623 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WV7 3WU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Long Croft with total crimes: 1
  • Meadow Road with total crimes: 1
  • The Orchard with total crimes: 1

WV7 3WU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.7025.00%
Theft from the person13.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.080.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%

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 offences44.31300.00%
Public order12.460.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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 person11.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-50.00%

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 behaviour24.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 offences33.70-70.00%
Drugs21.850.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

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 offences1010.4766.67%
Vehicle crime36.160.00%
Burglary21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5420.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.700.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

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 offences57.39-16.67%
Drugs43.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.460.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.3120.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.08300.00%
Vehicle crime12.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.08-25.00%
Drugs11.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences44.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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

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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Long Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Meadow Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wolverley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arrow Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Abney Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1