Crime Rate in Telford and Wrekin: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Telford and Wrekin

The total recorded crimes in Telford and Wrekin, UK in February 2026 are around 1,288 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Telford and Wrekin crime rate of 6.94 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 Telford and Wrekin, encompassing approximately 185,543 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (537) incidents (-19.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (201) incidents (-27.70% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (115) incidents (11.65% increase)
Telford and Wrekin Crime Hotspots

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

  • Telford Bus Station with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Grange Close with total crimes: 17

Telford and Wrekin Police Info:

West Mercia Police
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Telford and Wrekin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 537 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 201 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (663 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (278 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 617 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 232 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (707 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (228 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (679 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (286 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (598 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (273 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (682 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (302 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 747 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 340 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (647 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (369 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (690 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (292 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (673 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (281 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (629 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (266 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 578 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 226 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3574 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 274.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026201
January 2026278
December 2025232
November 2025228
October 2025286
September 2025273
August 2025302
July 2025340
June 2025369
May 2025292
April 2025281
March 2025266
February 2025226

A total of 8447 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 649.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 747 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026537
January 2026663
December 2025617
November 2025707
October 2025679
September 2025598
August 2025682
July 2025747
June 2025647
May 2025690
April 2025673
March 2025629
February 2025578

A total of 519 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202644
December 202535
November 202543
October 202538
September 202531
August 202532
July 202538
June 202554
May 202546
April 202541
March 202536
February 202545

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20268
January 20265
December 20251
November 20252
October 20255
September 20253
August 20254
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20259

A total of 1929 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 148.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026115
January 2026103
December 2025146
November 2025101
October 2025146
September 2025132
August 2025149
July 2025194
June 2025148
May 2025225
April 2025171
March 2025174
February 2025125

A total of 183 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 202624
December 202521
November 202524
October 202513
September 202517
August 202514
July 202517
June 202513
May 202513
April 202511
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 1409 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 108.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202677
January 202688
December 202581
November 2025106
October 2025117
September 202593
August 2025124
July 2025134
June 2025131
May 2025119
April 2025124
March 2025117
February 202598

A total of 254 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202620
December 202517
November 202514
October 202524
September 202521
August 202518
July 202516
June 202534
May 202521
April 202523
March 202520
February 202511

A total of 1166 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 89.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202680
January 202693
December 202579
November 202597
October 2025103
September 202573
August 202592
July 2025114
June 202589
May 202587
April 202589
March 202585
February 202585

A total of 531 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.85 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202641
January 202636
December 202524
November 202542
October 202548
September 202539
August 202530
July 202547
June 202542
May 202558
April 202558
March 202540
February 202526

A total of 724 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 55.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202645
January 202656
December 202557
November 202561
October 202561
September 202537
August 202559
July 2025101
June 202554
May 202538
April 202535
March 202563
February 202557

A total of 1372 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 105.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202692
January 202698
December 202596
November 202597
October 2025109
September 2025106
August 2025117
July 2025111
June 2025117
May 202597
April 2025111
March 2025117
February 2025104

A total of 574 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202629
December 202548
November 202539
October 202535
September 202535
August 202539
July 202553
June 202547
May 202553
April 202551
March 202557
February 202554

A total of 108 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20263
December 20254
November 202510
October 202510
September 202515
August 202511
July 202512
June 20256
May 202517
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255

High Crime Locations Telford and Wrekin in February 2026

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

1. Telford Bus Station (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting7
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order4
Other crime2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
3. Grange Close (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Public order1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Other crime1

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