Total Crime Rate
71.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
50.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Knights Way area has the 30th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bagley , and the 255th highest crime rate of 1,000 local areas in Shropshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Knights Way (SY1 3AB) in the last 12 months was 71.0 per 1,000 residents and was 52.7% higher than the Bagley average (46.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 15 (≈ 50.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -6.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Knights Way (SY1 3AB), the main crime hotspot is near Wayhill. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Chatwood Court | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Waincott | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Chatwood Court | Awaiting court outcome |
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