Crime Rate in Horsehay & Lightmoor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor

The total recorded crimes in Horsehay & Lightmoor, Telford and Wrekin, UK in March 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horsehay & Lightmoor crime rate of 3.38 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 Horsehay & Lightmoor, encompassing approximately 9,464 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-30.43% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Horsehay & Lightmoor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leasowe Green with total crimes: 8
  • New Meadow Road with total crimes: 4
  • Shetland Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Horsehay & Lightmoor?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Horsehay & Lightmoor demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 586 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Horsehay & Lightmoor witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Horsehay & Lightmoor had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 321 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horsehay & Lightmoor Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Horsehay & Lightmoor has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 3.38 ranking 18th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Horsehay & Lightmoor crimes were 586. The crime rate of Horsehay & Lightmoor in 2024 was 61.92 (year) or 5.16 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horsehay & Lightmoor were around 321 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.92 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking 21 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
College54 10566 13503 17
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench44 12555 14618 11
Brookside39 16554 15588 12
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

Horsehay & Lightmoor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202523
January 202517
December 202428
November 202424
October 202431
September 20248
August 202423
July 202425
June 202434
May 202417
April 202422

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20256
December 202410
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20247
October 20248
September 202411
August 202425
July 20249
June 202420
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
December 20248
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Horsehay & Lightmoor in March 2025

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

1. Leasowe Green (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
2. New Meadow Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Shetland Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
4. Griffiths Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Daker Row (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Lineton Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Stableyard Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Skelton Close (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Highland Lea (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Elvin Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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