Total Crime Rate
18.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Seifton Lane area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in Church Stretton and Craven Arms , and the 202nd 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 Seifton Lane (SY8 2DG) in the last 12 months was 18.9 per 1,000 residents and was 58.2% lower than the Church Stretton and Craven Arms average (45.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour 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 Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Seifton Lane (SY8 2DG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Clay Lane, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Seifton Lane (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Church Stretton and Craven Arms| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Clay Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clay Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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