Crime Rate in Oakengates & Ketley Bank: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Oakengates & Ketley Bank

The total recorded crimes in Oakengates & Ketley Bank, Telford and Wrekin, UK in July 2025 are around 105 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakengates & Ketley Bank crime rate of 8.22 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 Oakengates & Ketley Bank, encompassing approximately 12,769 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (12.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Oakengates & Ketley Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakengates Bus Station with total crimes: 10
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 5
  • Greyhound Hill with total crimes: 4

How safe is Oakengates & Ketley Bank?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Oakengates & Ketley Bank reported a higher crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 832 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Oakengates & Ketley Bank witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Oakengates & Ketley Bank experienced a greater number of crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 869 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Oakengates & Ketley Bank witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Oakengates & Ketley Bank Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Oakengates & Ketley Bank has recorded 105 crimes with crime rate of 8.22 ranking 5th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Oakengates & Ketley Bank crimes were 832. The crime rate of Oakengates & Ketley Bank in 2024 was 65.15 (year) or 5.43 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Oakengates & Ketley Bank were around 869 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.05 (year) or 5.67 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oakengates & Ketley Bank)CrimesRank (Oakengates & Ketley Bank)CrimesRank (Oakengates & Ketley Bank)
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
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
Muxton50 18432 20441 19
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

Oakengates & Ketley Bank 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 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 28.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202533
May 202523
April 202529
March 202523
February 202518
January 202536

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 13.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
May 202523
April 20259
March 202511
February 20256
January 20255

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20252
January 20251

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 202519
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

High Crime Locations Oakengates & Ketley Bank in July 2025

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

1. Oakengates Bus Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Oxford Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. Greyhound Hill (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Little Croft (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
6. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Churchill Drive (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Wesley Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
9. School Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Village Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

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