Crime Rate in Muxton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Muxton

The total recorded crimes in Muxton, Telford and Wrekin, UK in July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Muxton crime rate of 8.87 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 Muxton, encompassing approximately 5,638 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
Muxton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Humber Way with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Highlander Drive with total crimes: 3

How safe is Muxton?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Muxton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 432 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Muxton recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Muxton had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 441 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Muxton recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Muxton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Muxton has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 8.87 ranking 18th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Muxton crimes were 432. The crime rate of Muxton in 2024 was 76.61 (year) or 6.38 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Muxton were around 441 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.21 (year) or 6.52 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Muxton)CrimesRank (Muxton)CrimesRank (Muxton)
Ketley & Overdale213 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill166 21,657 31,726 2
Haygate120 41,869 21,658 3
The Nedge163 31,554 41,326 5
Malinslee & Dawley Bank103 61,346 51,471 4
Oakengates & Ketley Bank105 5832 9869 10
Woodside84 71,118 61,069 6
Dawley & Aqueduct78 9859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery82 8899 7997 8
Donnington58 14640 11888 9
Priorslee61 11664 10575 13
Brookside77 10554 15588 12
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench59 13555 14618 11
Horsehay & Lightmoor55 16586 12321 21
St Georges60 12530 16458 18
College50 17566 13503 17
Arleston56 15471 18565 14
Newport North & West32 22509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall45 19433 19504 16
Ironbridge Gorge39 20299 21340 20
Wrockwardine36 21285 22261 23
Newport South & East25 24280 23272 22
Edgmond & Ercall Magna28 23180 27257 24
Dothill21 27273 24215 27
Apley Castle21 26260 25226 25
Ercall21 25251 26221 26
Shawbirch10 28159 28153 28
Park7 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton3 3032 3040 30

Muxton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202511
April 202510
March 202517
February 202510
January 20256
December 202414
November 202413
October 20243
September 20249
August 20247

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202520
May 202510
April 20254
March 202510
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 202414
October 202411
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251

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

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20244
September 20245

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
January 20251

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Muxton in July 2025

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

1. Humber Way (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Highlander Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barclay Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
5. Winston Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pembridge Close (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Brookside (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Musk Rose Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Canterbury Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Muxton Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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