Total Crime Rate
17.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Overdale Road area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton , and the 176th 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 Overdale Road (SY3 0PA) in the last 12 months was 17.2 per 1,000 residents and was 71.7% lower 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Theft from the person with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Overdale Road (SY3 0PA), 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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