Crime Rate in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench

The total recorded crimes in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench, Telford and Wrekin, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrockwardine Wood & Trench crime rate of 2.99 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 Wrockwardine Wood & Trench, encompassing approximately 14,718 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Road with total crimes: 4
  • Garden Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lennock Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wrockwardine Wood & Trench?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Wrockwardine Wood & Trench demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 555 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wrockwardine Wood & Trench witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wrockwardine Wood & Trench had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 618 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wrockwardine Wood & Trench witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wrockwardine Wood & Trench has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 2.99 ranking 12th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Wrockwardine Wood & Trench crimes were 555. The crime rate of Wrockwardine Wood & Trench in 2024 was 37.71 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench were around 618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.99 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking 11 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
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

Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 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 (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202517
January 202513
December 202412
November 202416
October 202428
September 202421
August 202423
July 202418
June 202442
May 202430
April 202428

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
April 20245

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 202410
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
September 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Wrockwardine Wood & Trench in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wrockwardine Wood & Trench postcode area is presented below.

1. Gordon Road (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Garden Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Lennock Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
4. Hollyhurst Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Capewell Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Dickins Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
10. Laburnum Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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