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 May 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ironbridge Gorge Crime Hotspots

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

  • School Road with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Buildwas Road with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • 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 areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • 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 May 2025 the Ironbridge Gorge has recorded 23 crimes with crime rate of 7.14 ranking 24th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ironbridge Gorge)CrimesRank (Ironbridge Gorge)CrimesRank (Ironbridge Gorge)
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
Hadley & Leegomery75 8899 7997 8
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
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

Ironbridge Gorge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 (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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202514
February 20257
January 20258
December 20243
November 202410
October 202410
September 202414
August 202410
July 20242
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20259
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20241

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Ironbridge Gorge in May 2025

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

1. School Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Buildwas Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wellington Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Woodside (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. The Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Coach Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. The Courtyard (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Strethill Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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