Total Crime Rate
12.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cadman Place area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey , and the 106th 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 Cadman Place (SY2 6AN) in the last 12 months was 12.0 per 1,000 residents and was 82.4% lower than the Abbey average (68.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -87.5% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -87.5% YoY).
In the area around Cadman Place (SY2 6AN), the main crime hotspot is near Castle Foregate. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 19 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 | Portobello | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Shrewsbury | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Gates | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Castle Gates | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Castle Gates | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wyle Cop | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wyle Cop | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wyle Cop | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wyle Cop | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Newport Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Nightclub | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Portobello | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Meadow Place | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | School Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle Gates | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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