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 July 2025 are around 163 as per the recent police data. This equates to a The Nedge crime rate of 8.19 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (53) incidents (20.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (-2.70% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
The Nedge Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Close with total crimes: 41
  • Dalford Court with total crimes: 9
  • Hollinsgate with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the The Nedge has recorded 163 crimes with crime rate of 8.19 ranking 3th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (The Nedge)CrimesRank (The Nedge)CrimesRank (The Nedge)
Ketley & Overdale213 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill166 21,657 31,726 2
Haygate120 41,869 21,658 3
Malinslee & Dawley Bank103 61,346 51,471 4
Oakengates & Ketley Bank105 5832 9869 10
Woodside84 71,118 61,069 6
Dawley & Aqueduct78 9859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery82 8899 7997 8
Donnington58 14640 11888 9
Priorslee61 11664 10575 13
Brookside77 10554 15588 12
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench59 13555 14618 11
Horsehay & Lightmoor55 16586 12321 21
St Georges60 12530 16458 18
College50 17566 13503 17
Arleston56 15471 18565 14
Newport North & West32 22509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall45 19433 19504 16
Muxton50 18432 20441 19
Ironbridge Gorge39 20299 21340 20
Wrockwardine36 21285 22261 23
Newport South & East25 24280 23272 22
Edgmond & Ercall Magna28 23180 27257 24
Dothill21 27273 24215 27
Apley Castle21 26260 25226 25
Ercall21 25251 26221 26
Shawbirch10 28159 28153 28
Park7 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton3 3032 3040 30

The Nedge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 36 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (37 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 575 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202553
June 202544
May 202539
April 202553
March 202548
February 202540
January 202567
December 202443
November 202456
October 202440
September 202443
August 202449

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20251
April 20259
March 202514
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 20247
October 202413
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202515
May 202518
April 20257
March 202524
February 20257
January 202517
December 202415
November 202416
October 202415
September 202414
August 202421

A total of 105 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20259
May 202516
April 20257
March 202513
February 20258
January 20256
December 20247
November 20246
October 20245
September 20246
August 20249

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 376 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202537
May 202568
April 202528
March 202563
February 202512
January 202534
December 202420
November 202425
October 202418
September 202422
August 202413

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations The Nedge in July 2025

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

1. Grange Close (Map)
Total41
Shoplifting35
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Dalford Court (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft2
Robbery2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hollinsgate (Map)
Total8
Criminal damage and arson3
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Brookside Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Daywell (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime2
6. Stafford Park 6 (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Catherton (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Culmington (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Castlecroft (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Grange Avenue (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2

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