Crime Rate in Brookside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brookside

The total recorded crimes in Brookside, Telford and Wrekin, UK in March 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brookside crime rate of 1.99 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 Brookside, encompassing approximately 19,574 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Brookside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishopdale with total crimes: 7
  • Beaconsfield with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Brookside?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Brookside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 554 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Brookside witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Brookside had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 588 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Brookside witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Brookside Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Brookside has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 16th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Brookside crimes were 554. The crime rate of Brookside in 2024 was 28.30 (year) or 2.36 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brookside were around 588 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.04 (year) or 2.50 (month) ranking 12 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
Horsehay & Lightmoor32 18586 12321 21
Muxton44 13432 20441 19
Arleston41 15471 18565 14
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

Brookside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202522
January 202518
December 202423
November 202412
October 202418
September 202417
August 202426
July 202420
June 202446
May 202418
April 202420

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20249
September 20243
August 20248
July 202419
June 202432
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Brookside in March 2025

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

1. Bishopdale (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
2. Beaconsfield (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Briarwood (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Blossomfield (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bournbrook Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. Linley Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Bedstone Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hilton Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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