Total Crime Rate
67.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
41.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Westfields Close area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Shawbury , and the 271st highest crime rate of 1,000 local areas in Shropshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Westfields Close (SY4 2EW) in the last 12 months was 67.6 per 1,000 residents and was 94.3% higher than the Shawbury average (34.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 41.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -26.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( -1.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westfields Close (SY4 2EW), the main crime hotspot is near Stony Yard. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Dove Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Firs Close | Under investigation |
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