Total Crime Rate
113.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wrexham Road area has the 7th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Whitchurch North , and the 126th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wrexham Road (SY13 1JG) in the last 12 months was 113.4 per 1,000 residents and was 37.6% higher than the Whitchurch North average (82.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 49.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 26.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wrexham Road (SY13 1JG), the main crime hotspot is near Waterfront View. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Whitchurch North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waterfront View | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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