Total Crime Rate
21.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Lawrence View area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Ludlow East , and the 241st 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 St Lawrence View (SY8 1NE) in the last 12 months was 21.1 per 1,000 residents and was 70.9% lower than the Ludlow East average (72.5 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 Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Lawrence View (SY8 1NE), the main crime hotspot is near St Stephen'S Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ludlow East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Friars Garden | Under investigation |
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