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 July 2025 are around 1,928 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Telford and Wrekin crime rate of 10.39 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (747) incidents (15.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (340) incidents (-7.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (194) incidents (31.08% increase)
Telford and Wrekin Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Close with total crimes: 39
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Telford Bus Station with total crimes: 22

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 (213 crimes), and the safest, Admaston & Bratton (3 crimes), is 210 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Telford and Wrekin.

Similarly, the area of Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank (183 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Newport North (17 crimes), with a difference of 166 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Telford and Wrekin.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Ketley & Overdale213
Madeley & Sutton Hill166
The Nedge163
Haygate120
Oakengates & Ketley Bank105

Safest Wards:

Apley Castle21
Dothill21
Shawbirch10
Park7
Admaston & Bratton3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Town Centre, Overdale & Dawley Bank183
Hollinswood & Randlay154
Ironbridge, Admaston & Higher Ercall131
Malinslee131
Oakengates & Ketley122

Safest Areas:

Newport South40
Apley & Leegomery39
Dothill & Shawbirch38
Edgmond & Church Aston28
Newport North17

Telford and Wrekin 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 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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1900 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 158.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 225 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025194
June 2025148
May 2025225
April 2025171
March 2025174
February 2025125
January 2025127
December 2024127
November 2024175
October 2024155
September 2024154
August 2024125

A total of 497 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202547
June 202542
May 202558
April 202558
March 202540
February 202526
January 202538
December 202438
November 202449
October 202438
September 202439
August 202424

A total of 98 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202513
May 202513
April 202511
March 20257
February 20253
January 20253
December 20246
November 20247
October 20241
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 67 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20259
January 20253
December 202415
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 1339 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025134
June 2025131
May 2025119
April 2025124
March 2025117
February 202598
January 202583
December 2024107
November 202492
October 2024101
September 2024105
August 2024128

A total of 1117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025114
June 202589
May 202587
April 202589
March 202585
February 202585
January 2025100
December 202473
November 202479
October 202499
September 2024105
August 2024112

A total of 7649 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 637.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 747 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025747
June 2025647
May 2025690
April 2025673
March 2025629
February 2025578
January 2025624
December 2024661
November 2024615
October 2024600
September 2024595
August 2024590

A total of 1338 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 131 reported cases.

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

A total of 545 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202554
May 202546
April 202541
March 202536
February 202545
January 202560
December 202446
November 202444
October 202452
September 202453
August 202430

A total of 246 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202534
May 202521
April 202523
March 202520
February 202511
January 202520
December 202424
November 202414
October 202419
September 202421
August 202423

A total of 662 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025101
June 202554
May 202538
April 202535
March 202563
February 202557
January 202549
December 202442
November 202463
October 202439
September 202481
August 202440

A total of 112 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202517
April 20255
March 20259
February 20255
January 20259
December 202411
November 20246
October 202412
September 20248
August 202412

A total of 649 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202547
May 202553
April 202551
March 202557
February 202554
January 202560
December 202449
November 202449
October 202457
September 202458
August 202461

A total of 3093 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 257.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 369 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025340
June 2025369
May 2025292
April 2025281
March 2025266
February 2025226
January 2025186
December 2024172
November 2024202
October 2024244
September 2024215
August 2024300

High Crime Locations Telford and Wrekin in July 2025

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

1. Grange Close (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting35
Public order4
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences17
Drugs4
Vehicle crime1
3. Telford Bus Station (Map)
Total22
Violence and sexual offences10
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
4. Wellington Road (Map)
Total21
Anti-social behaviour21
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft4
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting12
Public order5

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