Total Crime Rate
154.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chatford Drive area has the 5th highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton , and the 74th 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 Chatford Drive (SY3 9PQ) in the last 12 months was 154.3 per 1,000 residents and was 153.2% 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 19 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 1000.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 68.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 78.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -15.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chatford Drive (SY3 9PQ), the main crime hotspot is near Hereford Road. Police recorded 27 crimes here, including 17 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 | Netley Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chatford Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Hereford Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Petrol Station | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Chilton Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Mary Webb Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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