Crime Rate in Ketley & Overdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ketley & Overdale

The total recorded crimes in Ketley & Overdale, Telford and Wrekin, UK in July 2025 are around 213 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ketley & Overdale crime rate of 11.45 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 Ketley & Overdale, encompassing approximately 18,602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (73) incidents (5.80% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (57) incidents (29.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-7.41% decrease)
Ketley & Overdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Telford Bus Station with total crimes: 23

How safe is Ketley & Overdale?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Ketley & Overdale reported a higher crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 2,447 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ketley & Overdale witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Ketley & Overdale experienced a greater number of crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 2,318 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ketley & Overdale witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ketley & Overdale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ketley & Overdale has recorded 213 crimes with crime rate of 11.45 ranking 1th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Ketley & Overdale crimes were 2,447. The crime rate of Ketley & Overdale in 2024 was 131.54 (year) or 10.96 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ketley & Overdale were around 2,318 crimes with yearly crime rate of 124.61 (year) or 10.38 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ketley & Overdale)CrimesRank (Ketley & Overdale)CrimesRank (Ketley & Overdale)
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
Ironbridge Gorge39 20299 21340 20
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

Ketley & Overdale 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 73 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (57 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (83 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (54 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 242 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202527
May 202522
April 202516
March 202520
February 202515
January 202520
December 202418
November 202414
October 202416
September 202423
August 202426

A total of 178 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202511
April 202520
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 20249
October 202411
September 202417
August 202425

A total of 643 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202544
May 202555
April 202557
March 202559
February 202539
January 202544
December 202448
November 202483
October 202452
September 202451
August 202454

A total of 640 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202569
May 202554
April 202560
March 202562
February 202546
January 202544
December 202452
November 202444
October 202442
September 202444
August 202450

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
February 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20258
April 202512
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 202411
November 202413
October 202411
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202512
May 202510
April 20259
March 202510
February 202511
January 202510
December 202414
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ketley & Overdale in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences17
Drugs4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total23
Shoplifting12
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Telford Bus Station (Map)
Total23
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Drugs1
Robbery1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Theft from the person1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Castle View (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Public order1

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