Total Crime Rate
90.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Saltney Close area has the 27th highest crime rate of 77 local areas in Abbey , and the 182nd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Saltney Close (SY2 6SQ) in the last 12 months was 90.0 per 1,000 residents and was 32.4% higher 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 Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Shoplifting ( -90.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 45.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Saltney Close (SY2 6SQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Southgate Drive, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near London Road (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Abbey| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | London Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Southgate Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | London Road | Under investigation |
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