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 May 2025 are around 88 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Oakengates & Ketley Bank crime rate of 6.89 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 May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (155.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Oakengates & Ketley Bank Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakengates Bus Station with total crimes: 21
  • Hayward Parade with total crimes: 6
  • Waterloo Close with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Oakengates & Ketley Bank has recorded 88 crimes with crime rate of 6.89 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Oakengates & Ketley Bank)CrimesRank (Oakengates & Ketley Bank)CrimesRank (Oakengates & Ketley Bank)
Ketley & Overdale183 12,447 12,318 1
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
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

Oakengates & Ketley Bank Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (48 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
March 20253
February 20256
January 20253
December 20246
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 20259
March 202511
February 20256
January 20255
December 20247
November 20248
October 20249
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202529
March 202523
February 202518
January 202536
December 202431
November 202429
October 202423
September 202420
August 202423
July 202422
June 202448
May 202430

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20256
February 20254
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20249

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20242

High Crime Locations Oakengates & Ketley Bank in May 2025

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

1. Oakengates Bus Station (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hayward Parade (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Waterloo Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Robbery1
5. Cricketers Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
6. A442 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Sixth Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mount View Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hill Top Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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