Crime Rate in Apley Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Apley Castle

The total recorded crimes in Apley Castle, Telford and Wrekin, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Apley Castle crime rate of 4.21 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 Apley Castle, encompassing approximately 4,993 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Apley Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stonechat Close with total crimes: 6
  • Curie Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Sparrowhawk Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Apley Castle?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Apley Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 260 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Apley Castle recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Apley Castle had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 226 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Apley Castle recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Telford and Wrekin, Apley Castle has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Apley Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Apley Castle has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 26th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Apley Castle crimes were 260. The crime rate of Apley Castle in 2024 was 52.06 (year) or 4.34 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Apley Castle were around 226 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.26 (year) or 3.77 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Apley Castle)CrimesRank (Apley Castle)CrimesRank (Apley Castle)
Ketley & Overdale213 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill166 21,657 31,726 2
Haygate120 41,869 21,658 3
The Nedge163 31,554 41,326 5
Malinslee & Dawley Bank103 61,346 51,471 4
Oakengates & Ketley Bank105 5832 9869 10
Woodside84 71,118 61,069 6
Dawley & Aqueduct78 9859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery82 8899 7997 8
Donnington58 14640 11888 9
Priorslee61 11664 10575 13
Brookside77 10554 15588 12
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench59 13555 14618 11
Horsehay & Lightmoor55 16586 12321 21
St Georges60 12530 16458 18
College50 17566 13503 17
Arleston56 15471 18565 14
Newport North & West32 22509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall45 19433 19504 16
Muxton50 18432 20441 19
Ironbridge Gorge39 20299 21340 20
Wrockwardine36 21285 22261 23
Newport South & East25 24280 23272 22
Edgmond & Ercall Magna28 23180 27257 24
Dothill21 27273 24215 27
Ercall21 25251 26221 26
Shawbirch10 28159 28153 28
Park7 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton3 3032 3040 30

Apley Castle 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 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 202514
April 20259
March 202522
February 202511
January 20259
December 20248
November 20248
October 20248
September 202411
August 202410

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Apley Castle in July 2025

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

1. Stonechat Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Curie Croft (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sparrowhawk Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Fulmar Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Apley Castle (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Goshawk Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brambling Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Peregrine Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Saxon Court (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Montgomery Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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