Crime Rate in Arleston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Arleston

The total recorded crimes in Arleston, Telford and Wrekin, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Arleston crime rate of 7.29 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 Arleston, encompassing approximately 7,685 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Arleston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Mill Bank with total crimes: 7
  • Belmont Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is Arleston?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Arleston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 471 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Arleston recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Arleston had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 565 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Arleston witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Arleston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Arleston has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 7.29 ranking 15th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Arleston crimes were 471. The crime rate of Arleston in 2024 was 61.28 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Arleston were around 565 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.51 (year) or 6.13 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Arleston)CrimesRank (Arleston)CrimesRank (Arleston)
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
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
Apley Castle21 26260 25226 25
Ercall21 25251 26221 26
Shawbirch10 28159 28153 28
Park7 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton3 3032 3040 30

Arleston 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 22 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 20258
May 202516
April 202527
March 202518
February 202512
January 202512
December 202414
November 20249
October 202410
September 202416
August 202413

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20256
April 20259
March 20258
February 202517
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 202413
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20253
March 20252
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20254
April 20258
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 202411
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
December 20247
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Arleston in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Mill Bank (Map)
Total7
Drugs4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Belmont Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Highway View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Abbey Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Church Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
7. Windsor Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. Elmwood Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Forester Grove (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1

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