Crime Rate in College: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in College

The total recorded crimes in College, Telford and Wrekin, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a College crime rate of 0.53 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
College Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 7
  • Church Street with total crimes: 6
  • New Hall Road with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • 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 areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • 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 July 2025 the College has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 0.23 ranking 17th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (College)CrimesRank (College)CrimesRank (College)
Ketley & Overdale213 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill166 21,657 31,726 2
Haygate120 41,869 21,658 3
The Nedge163 31,554 41,326 5
Malinslee & Dawley Bank103 61,346 51,471 4
Oakengates & Ketley Bank105 5832 9869 10
Woodside84 71,118 61,069 6
Dawley & Aqueduct78 9859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery82 8899 7997 8
Donnington58 14640 11888 9
Priorslee61 11664 10575 13
Brookside77 10554 15588 12
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench59 13555 14618 11
Horsehay & Lightmoor55 16586 12321 21
St Georges60 12530 16458 18
Arleston56 15471 18565 14
Newport North & West32 22509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall45 19433 19504 16
Muxton50 18432 20441 19
Ironbridge Gorge39 20299 21340 20
Wrockwardine36 21285 22261 23
Newport South & East25 24280 23272 22
Edgmond & Ercall Magna28 23180 27257 24
Dothill21 27273 24215 27
Apley Castle21 26260 25226 25
Ercall21 25251 26221 26
Shawbirch10 28159 28153 28
Park7 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton3 3032 3040 30

College Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 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 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, 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 (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20245
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202517
May 202515
April 202515
March 202524
February 202524
January 202516
December 202423
November 202414
October 202413
September 202416
August 202420

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20256
May 20258
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 202510
January 202513
December 20242
November 20241
October 202411
August 20244

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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 July 2025

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

1. Nightclub (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. New Hall Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
5. Withering Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sutherland Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
8. Victoria Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
9. School Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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