Crime Rate in Dawley & Aqueduct: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dawley & Aqueduct

The total recorded crimes in Dawley & Aqueduct, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dawley & Aqueduct crime rate of 5.42 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 Dawley & Aqueduct, encompassing approximately 11,990 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
Dawley & Aqueduct Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Webb Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Corbett Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Dawley & Aqueduct?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Dawley & Aqueduct reported a higher crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 859 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dawley & Aqueduct witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Dawley & Aqueduct experienced a greater number of crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 1,007 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dawley & Aqueduct witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Telford and Wrekin, Dawley & Aqueduct has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Dawley & Aqueduct Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dawley & Aqueduct has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 5.42 ranking 9th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Dawley & Aqueduct crimes were 859. The crime rate of Dawley & Aqueduct in 2024 was 71.64 (year) or 5.97 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dawley & Aqueduct were around 1,007 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.98 (year) or 7.00 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dawley & Aqueduct)CrimesRank (Dawley & Aqueduct)CrimesRank (Dawley & Aqueduct)
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
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
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

Dawley & Aqueduct Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 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 (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202533
March 202529
February 202534
January 202531
December 202432
November 202431
October 202425
September 202419
August 202426
July 202421
June 202470
May 202425

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202512
March 202510
February 20259
January 202513
December 202413
November 20248
October 20248
September 202410
August 202411
July 202416
June 202444
May 202424

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20255
February 20259
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20257
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 202413
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20246
July 20248
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Dawley & Aqueduct in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Webb Crescent (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Corbett Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Trinity Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Castlefields Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Pageant Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Old Vicarage Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Burlington Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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