Total Crime Rate
20.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Ridings area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bowbrook , and the 225th 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 The Ridings (SY3 5ES) in the last 12 months was 20.2 per 1,000 residents and was 71.3% lower than the Bowbrook average (70.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , down -33.3% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Ridings (SY3 5ES), the main crime hotspot is near The Woolams. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bowbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Frinton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Findon Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Silverdale | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Longacre Mews | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Longacre Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Bromley Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lambourn Drive | Under investigation |
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