Total Crime Rate
13.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Floyer Lane area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts , and the 128th 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 Floyer Lane (TF12 5RW) in the last 12 months was 13.5 per 1,000 residents and was 83.1% lower than the Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts average (79.9 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 , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Floyer Lane (TF12 5RW), the main crime hotspot is near Simpson'S Lane. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Speed'S Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Bentlands | Under investigation |
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