Total Crime Rate
33.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Oatfield Close area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 32 local areas in Whitchurch North , and the 431st lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Oatfield Close (SY13 1XX) in the last 12 months was 33.8 per 1,000 residents and was 59.0% 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 Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oatfield Close (SY13 1XX), the main crime hotspot is near Victoria Close. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 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 | Beech Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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