February 2026 Source: Police.uk
WV16 Crime Intelligence Report
WV16 recorded 63 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 3.54 per 1,000 residents. Crime has decreased by 11.3% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 14.9% lower.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly
Total Crimes
63trending_down -11.3% vs last month
Crime Rate
3.54per 1k
Low Risk Active Postcodes
778
Within WV16 district
Shropshire
17,797
Estimated population
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Incident Distribution
Top Locations| Location Reference | Crime Breakdown | Primary Count |
|---|---|---|
| St Johns Street Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Other crime: 1 | 3 |
| Parking Area Map | total: 3 Public order: 2 Burglary: 1 | 3 |
| Tasley Close Map | total: 3 Other theft: 1 Public order: 1 | 3 |
| Wrekin Road Map | total: 3 Other crime: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 3 |
| Old School Close Map | total: 3 Violence and sexual offences: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| Beech Green Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| Cartway Map | total: 2 Burglary: 2 | 2 |
| Shopping Area Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| Manor Farm Lane Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| Roundthorn Close Map | total: 2 Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
Crime Breakdown
February 2026Violence & Sexual Offences
32
50.8%
Public Order
5
7.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
5
7.9%
Other Crime
4
6.3%
Burglary
4
6.3%
Other Theft
3
4.8%
Anti-social Behaviour
3
4.8%
Shoplifting
2
3.2%
Vehicle Crime
2
3.2%
Drug Offences
1
1.6%
Robbery
1
1.6%
Weapons Possession
1
1.6%
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Growth Analysis
Month-on-Monthtrending_down -11.3%
Year-on-Yeartrending_down -14.9%
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