Total Crime Rate
30.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Farran Grove area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Battlefield , and the 383rd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Farran Grove (SY1 4YB) in the last 12 months was 30.9 per 1,000 residents and was 72.5% lower than the Battlefield average (112.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 17.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Farran Grove (SY1 4YB), the main crime hotspot is near Arlington Way. Police recorded 74 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Battlefield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Arlington Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sallet Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Henley Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Henley Way | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rondel Street | Under investigation |
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