Crime Rate in Ironbridge Gorge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ironbridge Gorge

The total recorded crimes in Ironbridge Gorge, Telford and Wrekin, UK in July 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ironbridge Gorge crime rate of 12.11 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 Ironbridge Gorge, encompassing approximately 3,221 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ironbridge Gorge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Dale End with total crimes: 3
  • Severn Bank with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ironbridge Gorge?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Ironbridge Gorge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 299 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ironbridge Gorge recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Ironbridge Gorge had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 340 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ironbridge Gorge recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ironbridge Gorge Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ironbridge Gorge has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 12.11 ranking 20th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Ironbridge Gorge crimes were 299. The crime rate of Ironbridge Gorge in 2024 was 92.81 (year) or 7.73 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ironbridge Gorge were around 340 crimes with yearly crime rate of 105.54 (year) or 8.79 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ironbridge Gorge)CrimesRank (Ironbridge Gorge)CrimesRank (Ironbridge Gorge)
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
College50 17566 13503 17
Arleston56 15471 18565 14
Newport North & West32 22509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall45 19433 19504 16
Muxton50 18432 20441 19
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

Ironbridge Gorge 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 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 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 (10 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202514
May 20257
April 20256
March 202514
February 20257
January 20258
December 20243
November 202410
October 202410
September 202414
August 202410

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
February 20259
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Ironbridge Gorge in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other crime1
2. Dale End (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Severn Bank (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. School Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
6. The Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. The Courtyard (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. St Luke'S Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
9. Ironbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Canonbie Lea (Map)
Total2
Other crime2

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