Crime Rate in Priorslee: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priorslee

The total recorded crimes in Priorslee, Telford and Wrekin, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priorslee crime rate of 9.28 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 Priorslee, encompassing approximately 6,571 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
Priorslee Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ernest Dawes Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Windy Leasowe with total crimes: 6
  • Westminster Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Priorslee?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Priorslee demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 664 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Priorslee witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Priorslee had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 575 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Priorslee witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Priorslee Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Priorslee has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 9.28 ranking 11th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Priorslee crimes were 664. The crime rate of Priorslee in 2024 was 101.04 (year) or 8.42 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Priorslee were around 575 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.50 (year) or 7.29 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priorslee)CrimesRank (Priorslee)CrimesRank (Priorslee)
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
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

Priorslee 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 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 20243

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202517
May 202516
April 202510
March 20256
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 202415

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 202524
May 202517
April 202526
March 202519
February 202519
January 202520
December 202422
November 202427
October 202427
September 202427
August 202419

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Priorslee in July 2025

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

1. Ernest Dawes Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Windy Leasowe (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
3. Westminster Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Bridle Walk (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Jockey Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Redhill Way (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Archway Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ely Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Waterlow Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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