Crime Rate in Woodside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodside

The total recorded crimes in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodside crime rate of 0.40 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 Woodside, encompassing approximately 211,768 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (19.35% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Woodside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wyvern with total crimes: 11
  • Willowfield with total crimes: 9
  • Westbourne with total crimes: 9

How safe is Woodside?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Woodside reported a higher crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 1,118 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Woodside witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Woodside experienced a greater number of crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 1,069 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Woodside witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodside Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Woodside has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 0.35 ranking 7th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Woodside crimes were 1,118. The crime rate of Woodside in 2024 was 5.28 (year) or 0.44 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodside were around 1,069 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.72 (year) or 0.89 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)
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
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

Woodside 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (37 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 405 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202531
May 202541
April 202523
March 202534
February 202534
January 202537
December 202437
November 202439
October 202417
September 202446
August 202429

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
May 202513
April 202515
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202413
November 202412
October 20246
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20249
November 202410
October 20246
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20259
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 202412
August 20244

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
October 20242

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20249

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

High Crime Locations Woodside in July 2025

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

1. Wyvern (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Willowfield (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Westbourne (Map)
Total9
Drugs5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Trevithick Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
5. Waverley (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Armstrong Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Warrensway (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Weybridge (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
9. Wildwood (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wayside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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