Crime Rate in Priorslee: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priorslee

The total recorded crimes in Priorslee, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priorslee crime rate of 6.85 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 Priorslee, encompassing approximately 6,571 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Priorslee Crime Hotspots

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

  • Snedshill Way with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Houlston Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Priorslee?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Priorslee demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 664 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Priorslee witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Priorslee had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 575 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Priorslee witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Priorslee Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Priorslee has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 6.85 ranking 15th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Priorslee crimes were 664. The crime rate of Priorslee in 2024 was 101.04 (year) or 8.42 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Priorslee were around 575 crimes with yearly crime rate of 87.50 (year) or 7.29 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priorslee)CrimesRank (Priorslee)CrimesRank (Priorslee)
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
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

Priorslee Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202510
March 20256
February 20259
January 202510
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
September 20243
August 202415
July 202410
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202526
March 202519
February 202519
January 202520
December 202422
November 202427
October 202427
September 202427
August 202419
July 202425
June 202428
May 202426

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
July 20244
May 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20249
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20244
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
May 20245

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243

High Crime Locations Priorslee in May 2025

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

1. Snedshill Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
3. Houlston Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. Woodhouse Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Priors Gate (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Burglary1
6. Windy Leasowe (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Holborn Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Lilyvale Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Ernest Dawes Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Pitchford Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1

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