Total Crime Rate
106.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meole Rise area has the 8th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton , and the 136th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Meole Rise (SY3 9JE) in the last 12 months was 106.1 per 1,000 residents and was 74.1% 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 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 54.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meole Rise (SY3 9JE), the main crime hotspot is near Meole Rise. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 12 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Petrol Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hill Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hill Crescent | — |
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