Crime Rate in Woodside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodside

The total recorded crimes in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 85 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (78.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Woodside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willowfield with total crimes: 7
  • Wigmores with total crimes: 6
  • Trevithick Close with total crimes: 6

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 May 2025 the Woodside has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 0.91 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)CrimesRank (Woodside)
Ketley & Overdale183 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill150 41,657 31,726 2
Haygate165 31,869 21,658 3
The Nedge177 21,554 41,326 5
Malinslee & Dawley Bank103 51,346 51,471 4
Oakengates & Ketley Bank88 6832 9869 10
Dawley & Aqueduct65 9859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery75 8899 7997 8
Donnington50 13640 11888 9
Priorslee45 15664 10575 13
St Georges65 10530 16458 18
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench55 12555 14618 11
Brookside58 11554 15588 12
Horsehay & Lightmoor45 14586 12321 21
College37 17566 13503 17
Arleston36 18471 18565 14
Newport North & West33 19509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall19 25433 19504 16
Newport South & East38 16280 23272 22
Muxton31 20432 20441 19
Ironbridge Gorge23 24299 21340 20
Apley Castle29 21260 25226 25
Wrockwardine27 22285 22261 23
Dothill24 23273 24215 27
Edgmond & Ercall Magna15 27180 27257 24
Ercall18 26251 26221 26
Shawbirch11 28159 28153 28
Park10 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton2 3032 3040 30

Woodside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 48 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 20259
February 202510
January 20259
December 202413
November 202412
October 20246
September 202410
August 202414
July 202413
June 202438
May 202411

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20253
February 20254
January 20259
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 202412
August 20244
July 20249
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 504 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202523
March 202534
February 202534
January 202537
December 202437
November 202439
October 202417
September 202446
August 202429
July 202448
June 202478
May 202441

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20249
November 202410
October 20246
September 202412
August 20243
July 202416
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 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
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20249
June 20248
May 202422

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Woodside in May 2025

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

1. Willowfield (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Wigmores (Map)
Total6
Possession of weapons2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Trevithick Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
4. Wildwood (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Armstrong Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Westbourne (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Waverley (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Lord Murray Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Newcomen Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
10. Warrensway (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4

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