Total Crime Rate
9.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Meadowbout Way area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Bowbrook , and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Meadowbout Way (SY5 8QB) in the last 12 months was 9.1 per 1,000 residents and was 87.1% lower than the Bowbrook average (70.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 4.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Meadowbout Way (SY5 8QB), the main crime hotspot is near Morant View. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bowbrook| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maithen Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Meadowbout Way | — |
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