Crime Rate in Donnington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Donnington

The total recorded crimes in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Donnington crime rate of 1.30 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 Donnington, encompassing approximately 38,522 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
Donnington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Barn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Westone Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Donnington?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Donnington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 640 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Donnington witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Donnington experienced a greater number of crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 888 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Donnington witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Donnington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Donnington has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 1.30 ranking 13th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Donnington crimes were 640. The crime rate of Donnington in 2024 was 23.73 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Donnington were around 888 crimes with yearly crime rate of 23.05 (year) or 1.92 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Donnington)CrimesRank (Donnington)CrimesRank (Donnington)
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
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

Donnington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 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 (9 incidents).

February 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 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 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 16 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 (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202523
March 202524
February 202520
January 202523
December 202421
November 202422
October 202417
September 202431
August 202423
July 202416
June 202450
May 202417

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202511
March 20259
February 20256
January 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20247
September 20245
August 20248
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20248
November 20243
October 20247
September 202410
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20257
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Donnington in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Public order2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Barn Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westone Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Ash-Lea Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Parade (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wrekin Drive (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. James Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bradley Court (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Eastwood Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Queens Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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