Crime Rate in Arleston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arleston

The total recorded crimes in Arleston, Telford and Wrekin, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arleston crime rate of 5.33 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Arleston, encompassing approximately 7,685 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (-52.94% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Arleston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • St Giles Close with total crimes: 7
  • Highway View with total crimes: 4

How safe is Arleston?

To understand the safety of Arleston, we need to analyze Arleston crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Arleston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 471 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Arleston recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Arleston had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 565 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Arleston witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Telford and Wrekin, Arleston has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Arleston Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Arleston has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 5.33 ranking 15th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Arleston crimes were 471. The crime rate of Arleston in 2024 was 61.28 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arleston were around 565 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.51 (year) or 6.13 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)
Ketley & Overdale188 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill139 31,657 31,726 2
Haygate137 41,869 21,658 3
The Nedge185 21,554 41,326 5
Malinslee & Dawley Bank109 51,346 51,471 4
Woodside61 81,118 61,069 6
Dawley & Aqueduct66 6859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery47 11899 7997 8
Donnington62 7640 11888 9
Oakengates & Ketley Bank59 9832 9869 10
Priorslee35 17664 10575 13
College54 10566 13503 17
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench44 12555 14618 11
Brookside39 16554 15588 12
Horsehay & Lightmoor32 18586 12321 21
Muxton44 13432 20441 19
Newport North & West41 14509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall28 21433 19504 16
St Georges18 26530 16458 18
Newport South & East31 19280 23272 22
Ironbridge Gorge23 23299 21340 20
Apley Castle31 20260 25226 25
Wrockwardine27 22285 22261 23
Edgmond & Ercall Magna19 24180 27257 24
Dothill18 25273 24215 27
Ercall13 28251 26221 26
Shawbirch15 27159 28153 28
Park13 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton4 3032 3040 30

Arleston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202517
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 202413
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 20249
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413
July 202420
June 202446
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Arleston in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Arleston postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences1
2. St Giles Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
3. Highway View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Windsor Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Kingsland (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
6. Arleston Manor Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Lidgates Green (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Church Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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