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 January 2026 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (65) incidents (1.56% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (-19.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
Ketley & Overdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 24
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12

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 January 2026 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Ketley & Overdale)CrimesRank (Ketley & Overdale)CrimesRank (Ketley & Overdale)
Madeley & Sutton Hill131 31,657 31,726 2
Haygate151 21,869 21,658 3
Malinslee & Dawley Bank104 51,346 51,471 4
The Nedge122 41,554 41,326 5
Woodside73 71,118 61,069 6
Dawley & Aqueduct74 6859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery58 9899 7997 8
Oakengates & Ketley Bank67 8832 9869 10
Donnington46 10640 11888 9
Priorslee38 16664 10575 13
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench32 19555 14618 11
St Georges45 11530 16458 18
Brookside40 15554 15588 12
Horsehay & Lightmoor45 12586 12321 21
College31 20566 13503 17
Newport North & West43 13509 17510 15
Arleston23 22471 18565 14
Church Aston & Lilleshall43 14433 19504 16
Muxton35 17432 20441 19
Edgmond & Ercall Magna33 18180 27257 24
Ironbridge Gorge16 25299 21340 20
Wrockwardine30 21285 22261 23
Newport South & East16 24280 23272 22
Dothill20 23273 24215 27
Apley Castle13 26260 25226 25
Ercall11 27251 26221 26
Shawbirch10 28159 28153 28
Park5 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton2 3032 3040 30

Ketley & Overdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (65 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (38 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 47 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (36 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (67 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (39 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (49 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202611
December 202511
November 202510
October 202511
September 20258
August 202511
July 20253
June 202512
May 202510
April 20259
March 202510
February 202511

A total of 165 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202613
December 20259
November 202513
October 202512
September 202515
August 20259
July 202522
June 202517
May 202511
April 202520
March 202514
February 202510

A total of 563 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202638
December 202547
November 202543
October 202536
September 202539
August 202549
July 202557
June 202544
May 202555
April 202557
March 202559
February 202539

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202621
December 202526
November 202514
October 202529
September 202530
August 202525
July 202525
June 202527
May 202522
April 202516
March 202520
February 202515

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20256
November 20252
October 20253
September 20252
August 202510
July 20258
June 20258
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 109 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 20257
November 202515
October 202514
September 20255
August 202511
July 202510
June 202510
May 20258
April 202512
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 747 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 62.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202665
December 202564
November 202564
October 202568
September 202567
August 202555
July 202573
June 202569
May 202554
April 202560
March 202562
February 202546

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20252
November 20253
October 20253
September 20252
August 20254
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20253
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20256
October 20256
September 20253
August 20252
July 20254
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20252
November 20255
October 20253
September 20252
August 20252
July 20252
June 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20256

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
August 20252
July 20251
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
August 20253
July 20253
June 20252
May 20257
April 20251
February 20252

High Crime Locations Ketley & Overdale in January 2026

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences13
Public order5
Drugs3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting10
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Telford Bus Station (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
8. School Lane (Map)
Total5
Robbery3
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Sutherland Close (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Jasmin Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2

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