Total Crime Rate
34.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 8th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Shawbury , and the 438th lowest crime rate of 1,001 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 This (SY4 5SZ) in the last 12 months was 34.2 per 1,000 residents and was 6.2% lower than the Shawbury average (36.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode SY4 5SZ, the main crime hotspot is near Hatchetts Close. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Shawbury| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hatchetts Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hatchetts Close | Under investigation |
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