Crime Rate in Hadley & Leegomery: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hadley & Leegomery

The total recorded crimes in Hadley & Leegomery, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 75 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hadley & Leegomery crime rate of 3.17 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 Hadley & Leegomery, encompassing approximately 23,633 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Hadley & Leegomery Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crescent Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chockleys Meadow with total crimes: 5
  • Church Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Hadley & Leegomery?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Hadley & Leegomery reported a higher crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 899 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hadley & Leegomery witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Hadley & Leegomery experienced a greater number of crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 997 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hadley & Leegomery witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Telford and Wrekin, Hadley & Leegomery has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Hadley & Leegomery Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hadley & Leegomery has recorded 75 crimes with crime rate of 3.17 ranking 8th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Hadley & Leegomery crimes were 899. The crime rate of Hadley & Leegomery in 2024 was 38.04 (year) or 3.17 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hadley & Leegomery were around 997 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.19 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hadley & Leegomery)CrimesRank (Hadley & Leegomery)CrimesRank (Hadley & Leegomery)
Ketley & Overdale183 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill150 41,657 31,726 2
Haygate165 31,869 21,658 3
The Nedge177 21,554 41,326 5
Malinslee & Dawley Bank103 51,346 51,471 4
Woodside85 71,118 61,069 6
Oakengates & Ketley Bank88 6832 9869 10
Dawley & Aqueduct65 9859 81,007 7
Donnington50 13640 11888 9
Priorslee45 15664 10575 13
St Georges65 10530 16458 18
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench55 12555 14618 11
Brookside58 11554 15588 12
Horsehay & Lightmoor45 14586 12321 21
College37 17566 13503 17
Arleston36 18471 18565 14
Newport North & West33 19509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall19 25433 19504 16
Newport South & East38 16280 23272 22
Muxton31 20432 20441 19
Ironbridge Gorge23 24299 21340 20
Apley Castle29 21260 25226 25
Wrockwardine27 22285 22261 23
Dothill24 23273 24215 27
Edgmond & Ercall Magna15 27180 27257 24
Ercall18 26251 26221 26
Shawbirch11 28159 28153 28
Park10 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton2 3032 3040 30

Hadley & Leegomery Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20246
September 202414
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202513
March 20258
February 202510
January 20256
December 20248
November 20243
October 202411
September 20244
August 202415
July 202414
June 202426
May 202413

A total of 429 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202532
April 202534
March 202519
February 202535
January 202525
December 202434
November 202421
October 202429
September 202436
August 202431
July 202426
June 202488
May 202419

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20246
August 20241
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
February 20254
January 20252
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20257
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20247
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Hadley & Leegomery in May 2025

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

1. Crescent Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Chockleys Meadow (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Church Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Redlands Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Haybridge Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Acacia Drive (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mercia Drive (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Silkin Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Billington Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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