Total Crime Rate
172.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Talbot Crescent area has the 4th highest crime rate of 32 local areas in Whitchurch North , and the 60th 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 Talbot Crescent (SY13 1PQ) in the last 12 months was 172.8 per 1,000 residents and was 109.7% 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 30 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 38 (≈ 93.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Talbot Crescent (SY13 1PQ), the main crime hotspot is near Gambrell Avenue. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 14 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 | Bath Street | Under investigation |
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