Total Crime Rate
25.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Robertsford Cottages area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey , and the 308th 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 Robertsford Cottages (SY2 5PW) in the last 12 months was 25.1 per 1,000 residents and was 63.1% lower than the Abbey average (68.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 16.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 141.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Robertsford Cottages (SY2 5PW), the main crime hotspot is near Picton Drive. Police recorded 6 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Picton Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Picton Drive | Under investigation |
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