Crime Rate in Park: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park

The total recorded crimes in Park, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park crime rate of 0.02 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 Park, encompassing approximately 424,434 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Park Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Sycamore Close with total crimes: 2
  • Deer Park Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Park?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Park demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 88 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Park recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Park had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 98 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Park recorded fewer crimes than 28 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Park has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 0.32 ranking 29th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Park crimes were 88. The crime rate of Park in 2024 was 8.65 (year) or 0.72 (month) ranking it 29 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park were around 98 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.52 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)CrimesRank (Park)
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
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
Admaston & Bratton2 3032 3040 30

Park Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20243
May 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Park in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Sycamore Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
3. Deer Park Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. North Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Powis Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Leaton Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hordley Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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