Crime Rate in Ironbridge Gorge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ironbridge Gorge

The total recorded crimes in Ironbridge Gorge, Telford and Wrekin, UK in March 2025 are around 23 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ironbridge Gorge crime rate of 7.14 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 Ironbridge Gorge, encompassing approximately 3,221 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ironbridge Gorge Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ironbridge Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wrekin View with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ironbridge Gorge?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Ironbridge Gorge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 299 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ironbridge Gorge recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ironbridge Gorge had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 340 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ironbridge Gorge recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ironbridge Gorge Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ironbridge Gorge has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 7.14 ranking 23th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Ironbridge Gorge crimes were 299. The crime rate of Ironbridge Gorge in 2024 was 92.81 (year) or 7.73 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ironbridge Gorge were around 340 crimes with yearly crime rate of 105.54 (year) or 8.79 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)
Ketley & Overdale188 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill139 31,657 31,726 2
Haygate137 41,869 21,658 3
The Nedge185 21,554 41,326 5
Malinslee & Dawley Bank109 51,346 51,471 4
Woodside61 81,118 61,069 6
Dawley & Aqueduct66 6859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery47 11899 7997 8
Donnington62 7640 11888 9
Oakengates & Ketley Bank59 9832 9869 10
Priorslee35 17664 10575 13
College54 10566 13503 17
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench44 12555 14618 11
Brookside39 16554 15588 12
Horsehay & Lightmoor32 18586 12321 21
Muxton44 13432 20441 19
Arleston41 15471 18565 14
Newport North & West41 14509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall28 21433 19504 16
St Georges18 26530 16458 18
Newport South & East31 19280 23272 22
Apley Castle31 20260 25226 25
Wrockwardine27 22285 22261 23
Edgmond & Ercall Magna19 24180 27257 24
Dothill18 25273 24215 27
Ercall13 28251 26221 26
Shawbirch15 27159 28153 28
Park13 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton4 3032 3040 30

Ironbridge Gorge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 20257
January 20258
December 20243
November 202410
October 202410
September 202414
August 202410
July 20242
June 202414
May 20247
April 202412

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
April 20244

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20259
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ironbridge Gorge in March 2025

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

1. School Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Ironbridge Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Wrekin View (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
4. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sweyney Drive (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
6. Cherry Tree Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. The Courtyard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Severn Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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