Crime Rate in Arleston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arleston

The total recorded crimes in Arleston, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arleston crime rate of 4.68 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Arleston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmwood Road with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • 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 areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • 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 May 2025 the Arleston has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 ranking 18th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arleston)CrimesRank (Arleston)CrimesRank (Arleston)
Ketley & Overdale183 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill150 41,657 31,726 2
Haygate165 31,869 21,658 3
The Nedge177 21,554 41,326 5
Malinslee & Dawley Bank103 51,346 51,471 4
Woodside85 71,118 61,069 6
Oakengates & Ketley Bank88 6832 9869 10
Dawley & Aqueduct65 9859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery75 8899 7997 8
Donnington50 13640 11888 9
Priorslee45 15664 10575 13
St Georges65 10530 16458 18
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench55 12555 14618 11
Brookside58 11554 15588 12
Horsehay & Lightmoor45 14586 12321 21
College37 17566 13503 17
Newport North & West33 19509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall19 25433 19504 16
Newport South & East38 16280 23272 22
Muxton31 20432 20441 19
Ironbridge Gorge23 24299 21340 20
Apley Castle29 21260 25226 25
Wrockwardine27 22285 22261 23
Dothill24 23273 24215 27
Edgmond & Ercall Magna15 27180 27257 24
Ercall18 26251 26221 26
Shawbirch11 28159 28153 28
Park10 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton2 3032 3040 30

Arleston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20258
February 202517
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 202413
September 20245
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202527
March 202518
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 20249
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413
July 202420
June 202446
May 202410

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Arleston in May 2025

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

1. Elmwood Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Vehicle crime1
3. Manor Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Church Walk (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mill Bank (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Old Hall Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. St Giles Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Kingsland (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chartwell Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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