Crime Rate in Church Aston & Lilleshall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall

The total recorded crimes in Church Aston & Lilleshall, Telford and Wrekin, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Church Aston & Lilleshall crime rate of 257.58 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 Church Aston & Lilleshall, encompassing approximately 174 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Church Aston & Lilleshall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellington Road with total crimes: 24
  • Rectory Fields with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

How safe is Church Aston & Lilleshall?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Church Aston & Lilleshall demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 433 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Church Aston & Lilleshall had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 504 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Church Aston & Lilleshall Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Church Aston & Lilleshall has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 257.58 ranking 19th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Church Aston & Lilleshall crimes were 433. The crime rate of Church Aston & Lilleshall in 2024 was 2478.53 (year) or 206.54 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Church Aston & Lilleshall were around 504 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2884.95 (year) or 240.41 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Church Aston & Lilleshall)CrimesRank (Church Aston & Lilleshall)CrimesRank (Church Aston & Lilleshall)
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
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

Church Aston & Lilleshall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20251
December 20243
November 20247
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202510
May 20258
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257
January 202512
December 20247
November 202414
October 202411
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202515
May 20256
April 20258
March 202512
February 202512
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 202418
September 20249
August 202416

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20256
November 20241
September 20243

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243

High Crime Locations Church Aston & Lilleshall in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Church Aston & Lilleshall postcode area is presented below.

1. Wellington Road (Map)
Total24
Anti-social behaviour21
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Rectory Fields (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Church Meadow (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Barrack Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Kynnersley Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Pitchcroft Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Longford Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Wright Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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