Crime Rates at Kent Close, Whitchurch, SY13 1TR

Kent Close area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Whitchurch North , and the 309th 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 Kent Close (SY13 1TR) in the last 12 months was 25.2 per 1,000 residents and was 69.5% 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kent Close (SY13 1TR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Edgeley Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near The Sidings (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.