Crime Rate in St Georges: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Georges

The total recorded crimes in St Georges, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Georges crime rate of 6.28 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 St Georges, encompassing approximately 10,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
St Georges Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Mews with total crimes: 17
  • Jabe Davies Close with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is St Georges?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, St Georges demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 530 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Georges recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, St Georges had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 458 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Georges recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Georges Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Georges has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 6.28 ranking 10th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total St Georges crimes were 530. The crime rate of St Georges in 2024 was 51.18 (year) or 4.26 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Georges were around 458 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.23 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Georges)CrimesRank (St Georges)CrimesRank (St Georges)
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
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

St Georges Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 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 June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202521
March 20259
February 202512
January 202515
December 20249
November 20249
October 202420
September 202418
August 202410
July 202422
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 74 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202510
March 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20258
January 20253
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations St Georges in May 2025

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

1. Castle Mews (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Jabe Davies Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Wilkinson Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Hill Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
6. Blackstone Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
7. Rocfields (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Freeston Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Wavertree Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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