Crime Rate in Ketley & Overdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ketley & Overdale

The total recorded crimes in Ketley & Overdale, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 183 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ketley & Overdale crime rate of 9.84 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 Ketley & Overdale, encompassing approximately 18,602 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (-3.51% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
Ketley & Overdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 30
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Telford Bus Station with total crimes: 10

How safe is Ketley & Overdale?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Ketley & Overdale reported a higher crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 2,447 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ketley & Overdale witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Ketley & Overdale experienced a greater number of crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 2,318 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ketley & Overdale witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ketley & Overdale Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ketley & Overdale has recorded 183 crimes with crime rate of 9.84 ranking 1th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Ketley & Overdale crimes were 2,447. The crime rate of Ketley & Overdale in 2024 was 131.54 (year) or 10.96 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ketley & Overdale were around 2,318 crimes with yearly crime rate of 124.61 (year) or 10.38 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ketley & Overdale)CrimesRank (Ketley & Overdale)CrimesRank (Ketley & Overdale)
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
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

Ketley & Overdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (54 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (57 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (62 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (59 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 39 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 48 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (83 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (42 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (54 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (50 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 58 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (140 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (130 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (55 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (38 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 322 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202516
March 202520
February 202515
January 202520
December 202418
November 202414
October 202416
September 202423
August 202426
July 202427
June 202474
May 202431

A total of 769 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 59.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202555
April 202557
March 202559
February 202539
January 202544
December 202448
November 202483
October 202452
September 202451
August 202454
July 202459
June 2024130
May 202438

A total of 144 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 202510
February 202511
January 202510
December 202414
November 20247
October 20248
September 202410
August 202411
July 20249
June 202424
May 202411

A total of 55 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202512
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 202411
November 202413
October 202411
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 202416
May 20248

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
February 20252
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 751 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 57.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 140 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202560
March 202562
February 202546
January 202544
December 202452
November 202444
October 202442
September 202444
August 202450
July 202458
June 2024140
May 202455

A total of 197 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202520
March 202514
February 202510
January 202510
December 202412
November 20249
October 202411
September 202417
August 202425
July 202422
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Ketley & Overdale in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total30
Shoplifting10
Violence and sexual offences10
Other crime4
Bicycle theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Telford Bus Station (Map)
Total10
Criminal damage and arson3
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order3
Drugs1
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Robbery1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Other theft1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft2
Possession of weapons1
9. School Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
10. Sutherland Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1

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