Total Crime Rate
28.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Burway Drive area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Whitchurch North , and the 350th 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 Burway Drive (SY13 1TN) in the last 12 months was 28.5 per 1,000 residents and was 65.5% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 122.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Burway Drive (SY13 1TN), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 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 | Fraser Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Minshall Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Wayland Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wayland Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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