Crime Rate in Muxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Muxton

The total recorded crimes in Muxton, Telford and Wrekin, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Muxton crime rate of 7.80 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 Muxton, encompassing approximately 5,638 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Muxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highlander Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Cookson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Muxton?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Muxton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 432 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Muxton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Muxton had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 441 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Muxton recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Muxton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Muxton has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 7.80 ranking 13th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Muxton crimes were 432. The crime rate of Muxton in 2024 was 76.61 (year) or 6.38 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Muxton were around 441 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.21 (year) or 6.52 (month) ranking 19 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
Horsehay & Lightmoor32 18586 12321 21
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

Muxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 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 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202510
January 20256
December 202414
November 202413
October 20243
September 20249
August 20247
July 202416
June 202428
May 202415
April 202415

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 202414
October 202411
September 20243
August 20248
July 20248
June 202416
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20244
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243

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

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Muxton in March 2025

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

1. Highlander Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Cookson Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Baldwin Webb Avenue (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Pembridge Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Coronation Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Eglantine Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Marshbrook Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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