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 May 2025 are around 1,762 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Telford and Wrekin crime rate of 9.50 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (690) incidents (2.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (292) incidents (3.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (225) incidents (31.58% increase)
Telford and Wrekin Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Close with total crimes: 75
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 28
  • Oakengates Bus Station with total crimes: 19

Telford and Wrekin Police Info:

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Telford and Wrekin Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Ketley & Overdale (183 crimes), and the safest, Admaston & Bratton (2 crimes), is 181 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Telford and Wrekin.

Similarly, the area of Hollinswood & Randlay (168 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Edgmond & Church Aston (16 crimes), with a difference of 152 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Telford and Wrekin.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Ketley & Overdale183
The Nedge177
Haygate165
Madeley & Sutton Hill150
Malinslee & Dawley Bank103

Safest Wards:

Ercall18
Edgmond & Ercall Magna15
Shawbirch11
Park10
Admaston & Bratton2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Hollinswood & Randlay168
Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank151
Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall142
Malinslee120
Oakengates & Ketley103

Safest Areas:

Priorslee45
Lawley, Horsehay & Lightmoor45
Newport North26
Muxton & Lilleshall25
Edgmond & Church Aston16

Telford and Wrekin Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (624 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (186 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 661 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 172 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (615 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (202 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (600 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (244 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (595 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (215 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (590 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (300 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 633 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 272 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 202411
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 202412
July 20246

A total of 443 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202558
March 202540
February 202526
January 202538
December 202438
November 202449
October 202438
September 202439
August 202424
July 202435

A total of 218 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202521
April 202523
March 202520
February 202511
January 202520
December 202424
November 202414
October 202419
September 202421
August 202423
July 202422

A total of 6888 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 626.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 690 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025690
April 2025673
March 2025629
February 2025578
January 2025624
December 2024661
November 2024615
October 2024600
September 2024595
August 2024590
July 2024633

A total of 1195 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 108.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025119
April 2025124
March 2025117
February 202598
January 202583
December 2024107
November 202492
October 2024101
September 2024105
August 2024128
July 2024121

A total of 1230 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 111.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 131 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 2025111
March 2025117
February 2025104
January 2025103
December 2024118
November 202499
October 2024105
September 2024125
August 2024131
July 2024120

A total of 585 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 53.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202535
March 202563
February 202557
January 202549
December 202442
November 202463
October 202439
September 202481
August 202440
July 202478

A total of 489 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 44.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202541
March 202536
February 202545
January 202560
December 202446
November 202444
October 202452
September 202453
August 202430
July 202436

A total of 77 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20241
September 202410
August 20247
July 20249

A total of 69 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20259
January 20253
December 202415
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 202410

A total of 2656 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 241.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 300 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025292
April 2025281
March 2025266
February 2025226
January 2025186
December 2024172
November 2024202
October 2024244
September 2024215
August 2024300
July 2024272

A total of 577 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 52.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202551
March 202557
February 202554
January 202560
December 202449
November 202449
October 202457
September 202458
August 202461
July 202428

A total of 1675 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 152.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025225
April 2025171
March 2025174
February 2025125
January 2025127
December 2024127
November 2024175
October 2024155
September 2024154
August 2024125
July 2024117

A total of 992 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 90.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202587
April 202589
March 202585
February 202585
January 2025100
December 202473
November 202479
October 202499
September 2024105
August 2024112
July 202478

High Crime Locations Telford and Wrekin in May 2025

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

1. Grange Close (Map)
Total75
Shoplifting68
Public order4
Robbery2
Burglary1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total28
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting10
Other crime4
Bicycle theft3
Robbery1
3. Oakengates Bus Station (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
4. B5061 (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson6
5. Castle Mews (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4

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