Crime Rate in College: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in College

The total recorded crimes in College, Telford and Wrekin, UK in March 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a College crime rate of 0.57 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 College, encompassing approximately 94,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
College Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 9
  • Withering Close with total crimes: 7
  • Station Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is College?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, College demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 566 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, College witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, College had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 503 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, College recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

College Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the College has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 1.13 ranking 10th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total College crimes were 566. The crime rate of College in 2024 was 15.65 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in College were around 503 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.56 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 17 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
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench44 12555 14618 11
Brookside39 16554 15588 12
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

College Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 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 Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
September 20243
August 20245
April 20241

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414
May 20248
April 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202524
January 202516
December 202423
November 202414
October 202413
September 202416
August 202420
July 202410
June 202434
May 202415
April 202418

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 202510
January 202513
December 20242
November 20241
October 202411
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20248

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 202414
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations College in March 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Withering Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. School Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
7. New Hall Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
8. Watling Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Urban Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary2

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