Crime Rate in Dothill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dothill

The total recorded crimes in Dothill, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dothill crime rate of 4.89 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 Dothill, encompassing approximately 4,912 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dothill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Round Oak Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Emral Rise with total crimes: 3
  • Eyton View with total crimes: 3

How safe is Dothill?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Dothill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 273 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dothill recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Dothill had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 215 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dothill recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dothill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dothill has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 4.89 ranking 23th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Dothill crimes were 273. The crime rate of Dothill in 2024 was 55.57 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dothill were around 215 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.77 (year) or 3.65 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dothill)CrimesRank (Dothill)CrimesRank (Dothill)
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
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
Edgmond & Ercall Magna15 27180 27257 24
Ercall18 26251 26221 26
Shawbirch11 28159 28153 28
Park10 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton2 3032 3040 30

Dothill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 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 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20256
March 20256
February 202513
January 202513
December 202410
November 202415
October 20249
September 202415
August 202411
July 20243
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20243
September 20241
May 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Dothill in May 2025

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

1. Round Oak Drive (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Emral Rise (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Eyton View (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
4. Grinshill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Apley Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Undertrees Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Dashwood Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Agathas Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Dee Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Meese Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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