Total Crime Rate
31.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
15.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Mercers Lane area has the 41st lowest crime rate of 82 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton , and the 390th lowest crime rate of 1,000 local areas in Shropshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mercers Lane (SY3 9FT) in the last 12 months was 31.0 per 1,000 residents and was 47.1% lower than the Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton average (58.6 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -55.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 15.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mercers Lane (SY3 9FT), the main crime hotspot is near Aldwick Drive. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Tannersdale | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Mercers Lane | Under investigation |
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