Total Crime Rate
18.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wellmeadow Road area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bowbrook , and the 198th 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 Wellmeadow Road (SY3 8UN) in the last 12 months was 18.8 per 1,000 residents and was 73.3% lower than the Bowbrook average (70.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -20.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wellmeadow Road (SY3 8UN), the main crime hotspot is near B4386. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 8 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 | Other crime | Oakfield Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Swiss Farm Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Oakfield Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Crowmeole Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Old Dairy | Under investigation |
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