Total Crime Rate
78.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Long Meadow area has the 14th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton , and the 223rd highest 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 Long Meadow (SY3 0NX) in the last 12 months was 78.4 per 1,000 residents and was 28.6% higher than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average (60.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 8 cases , up 60.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 1200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 60.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 48.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 550.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Long Meadow (SY3 0NX), the main crime hotspot is near Long Meadow. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Breidden Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Long Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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