Total Crime Rate
11.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gregson Close area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey , and the 104th 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 Gregson Close (SY2 5EJ) in the last 12 months was 11.8 per 1,000 residents and was 82.7% lower than the Abbey average (68.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Gregson Close (SY2 5EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Monkmoor Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Abbey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Monkmoor Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Curia Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Eden Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Sports/Recreation Area | — |
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