Crime Rate in The Nedge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in The Nedge

The total recorded crimes in The Nedge, Telford and Wrekin, UK in May 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Nedge crime rate of 8.89 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 The Nedge, encompassing approximately 19,900 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (68) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (-26.42% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (157.14% increase)
The Nedge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Close with total crimes: 76
  • Castlecroft with total crimes: 13
  • Grange Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is The Nedge?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, The Nedge reported a higher crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 1,554 crimes compared to 688. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, The Nedge witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, The Nedge experienced a greater number of crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 1,326 crimes compared to 683. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, The Nedge witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Telford and Wrekin, The Nedge has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

The Nedge Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the The Nedge has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 8.89 ranking 2th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total The Nedge crimes were 1,554. The crime rate of The Nedge in 2024 was 78.09 (year) or 6.51 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in The Nedge were around 1,326 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.63 (year) or 5.55 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Nedge)CrimesRank (The Nedge)CrimesRank (The Nedge)
Ketley & Overdale183 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill150 41,657 31,726 2
Haygate165 31,869 21,658 3
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
Park10 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton2 3032 3040 30

The Nedge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (68 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (53 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (28 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (63 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (67 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (56 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (25 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 661 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202539
April 202553
March 202548
February 202540
January 202567
December 202443
November 202456
October 202440
September 202443
August 202449
July 202444
June 202492
May 202447

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20258
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 202411
October 20247
September 20246
August 20247
July 20245
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20251
February 20252
January 20253
October 20246
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 115 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 202513
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20249
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 222 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20257
March 202524
February 20257
January 202517
December 202415
November 202416
October 202415
September 202414
August 202421
July 202419
June 202432
May 202417

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 202514
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202413
September 20247
August 202411
July 20248
June 202430
May 20248

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
October 20243
August 20243
May 20245

A total of 364 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202568
April 202528
March 202563
February 202512
January 202534
December 202420
November 202425
October 202418
September 202422
August 202413
July 202411
June 202436
May 202414

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

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

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations The Nedge in May 2025

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

1. Grange Close (Map)
Total76
Shoplifting68
Public order4
Robbery2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Castlecroft (Map)
Total13
Burglary9
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Grange Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Hollinsgate (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Culmington (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
6. Sanderville Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Lake End Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
8. Brookside Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Dalford Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1

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