Total Crime Rate
19.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newport Road area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Cheswardine , and the 209th 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 Newport Road (TF9 2TL) in the last 12 months was 19.3 per 1,000 residents and was 27.4% lower than the Cheswardine average (26.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newport Road (TF9 2TL), the main crime hotspot is near Chester Road. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cheswardine| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Damson Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Close | Under investigation |
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