Crime Rate in Church Aston & Lilleshall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall

The total recorded crimes in Church Aston & Lilleshall, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church Aston & Lilleshall crime rate of 108.76 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 Church Aston & Lilleshall, encompassing approximately 174 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Church Aston & Lilleshall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pitchcroft Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Hill Farm Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Church Aston & Lilleshall?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Church Aston & Lilleshall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 433 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Church Aston & Lilleshall had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 504 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Church Aston & Lilleshall Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Church Aston & Lilleshall has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 108.76 ranking 25th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Church Aston & Lilleshall crimes were 433. The crime rate of Church Aston & Lilleshall in 2024 was 2478.53 (year) or 206.54 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Church Aston & Lilleshall were around 504 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2884.95 (year) or 240.41 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Church Aston & Lilleshall)CrimesRank (Church Aston & Lilleshall)CrimesRank (Church Aston & Lilleshall)
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
Arleston36 18471 18565 14
Newport North & West33 19509 17510 15
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

Church Aston & Lilleshall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 202512
December 20247
November 202414
October 202411
September 20247
August 20244
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20243
November 20247
September 20246
August 20249
May 20243

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 202512
February 202512
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 202418
September 20249
August 202416
July 202412
June 202432
May 202412

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20256
November 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243
May 20245

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
June 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Church Aston & Lilleshall in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Church Aston & Lilleshall postcode area is presented below.

1. Wellington Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Pitchcroft Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Hill Farm Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Hill Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wright Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Littlehales Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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