30 Wards · England & WalesUpdated April 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Telford and Wrekin
Compare crime rates across all 30 wards in Telford and Wrekin. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | College | 143.1 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Ketley & Overdale | 142.2 | 152 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 107.3 | 63 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Woodside | 106.5 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Haygate | 97.2 | 51 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Arleston | 95.9 | 31 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Madeley & Sutton Hill | 91.1 | 107 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Brookside | 79.5 | 26 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Donnington | 78.5 | 36 | chevron_right |
| 10 | St Georges | 74.9 | 40 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Priorslee | 74.3 | 51 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Dawley & Aqueduct | 74.1 | 58 | chevron_right |
| 13 | The Nedge | 72.2 | 92 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Horsehay & Lightmoor | 64.4 | 37 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Muxton | 62.1 | 33 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 62.1 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 17 | Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 59.6 | 67 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Church Aston & Lilleshall | 58.4 | 34 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Newport North & West | 54.9 | 29 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Ercall | 53.4 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 21 | Ironbridge Gorge | 52.0 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 22 | Hadley & Leegomery | 46.6 | 38 | chevron_right |
| 23 | Dothill | 42.9 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 24 | Shawbirch | 36.9 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 25 | Edgmond & Ercall Magna | 36.7 | 11 | chevron_right |
| 26 | Newport South & East | 35.2 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 27 | Apley Castle | 31.5 | 22 | chevron_right |
| 28 | Wrockwardine | 24.2 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 29 | Park | 19.0 | 6 | chevron_right |
| 30 | Admaston & Bratton | 10.3 | 4 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Telford and Wrekin has the highest crime rate?
College has the highest crime rate in Telford and Wrekin, with 143.1 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Telford and Wrekin?
Admaston & Bratton has the lowest crime rate among Telford and Wrekin's wards, with 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Telford and Wrekin have?
Telford and Wrekin has 30 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.