Crime Rate in Madeley & Sutton Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill

The total recorded crimes in Madeley & Sutton Hill, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 150 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Madeley & Sutton Hill crime rate of 9.24 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 Madeley & Sutton Hill, encompassing approximately 16,237 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (58) incidents (5.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-31.43% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
Madeley & Sutton Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Halesfield 16 with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

How safe is Madeley & Sutton Hill?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Madeley & Sutton Hill reported a higher crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 1,657 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Madeley & Sutton Hill witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Madeley & Sutton Hill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 1,726 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Madeley & Sutton Hill witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Madeley & Sutton Hill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Madeley & Sutton Hill has recorded 150 crimes with crime rate of 9.24 ranking 4th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Madeley & Sutton Hill crimes were 1,657. The crime rate of Madeley & Sutton Hill in 2024 was 102.05 (year) or 8.50 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Madeley & Sutton Hill were around 1,726 crimes with yearly crime rate of 106.30 (year) or 8.86 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Madeley & Sutton Hill)CrimesRank (Madeley & Sutton Hill)CrimesRank (Madeley & Sutton Hill)
Ketley & Overdale183 12,447 12,318 1
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

Madeley & Sutton Hill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (55 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (33 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 65 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (128 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 802 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 61.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202555
March 202547
February 202563
January 202552
December 202460
November 202454
October 202461
September 202449
August 202458
July 202465
June 2024128
May 202452

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20251
February 20251
January 20259
December 20243
November 20249
October 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 162 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202517
February 20258
January 202511
December 202412
November 20249
October 202413
September 20247
August 202415
July 20247
June 202432
May 202414

A total of 350 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202535
March 202531
February 202528
January 202524
December 202419
November 202417
October 202424
September 202418
August 202433
July 202427
June 202448
May 202422

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 20259
February 20255
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 20249
September 20248
August 202411
July 20249
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20246
November 202419
October 20245
September 202412
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 103 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 20257
February 202510
January 20258
December 20246
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 202418
May 20246

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20257
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
June 20242

High Crime Locations Madeley & Sutton Hill in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Madeley & Sutton Hill postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Halesfield 16 (Map)
Total13
Other theft6
Burglary3
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. Shawfield Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Stonedale (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Coronation Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Hall Barn Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
9. Southgate (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Court Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1

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