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 March 2025 are around 188 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ketley & Overdale crime rate of 10.11 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 Ketley & Overdale, encompassing approximately 18,602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (59) incidents (51.28% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
Ketley & Overdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Telford Bus Station with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Ketley & Overdale has recorded 188 crimes with crime rate of 10.11 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)
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
Horsehay & Lightmoor32 18586 12321 21
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

Ketley & Overdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (140 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (130 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (45 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 308 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202515
January 202520
December 202418
November 202414
October 202416
September 202423
August 202426
July 202427
June 202474
May 202431
April 202424

A total of 694 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202562
February 202546
January 202544
December 202452
November 202444
October 202442
September 202444
August 202450
July 202458
June 2024140
May 202455
April 202457

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 20249
October 202411
September 202417
August 202425
July 202422
June 202426
May 202410
April 202415

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 202510
December 202414
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 202411
July 20249
June 202424
May 202411
April 20246

A total of 702 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202539
January 202544
December 202448
November 202483
October 202452
September 202451
August 202454
July 202459
June 2024130
May 202438
April 202445

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 202411
November 202413
October 202411
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202416
May 20248
April 202412

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248

A total of 49 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ketley & Overdale in March 2025

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

1. Telford Bus Station (Map)
Total25
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting16
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Burglary1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Robbery1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
8. Northfield Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Ercall View (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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