Crime Rate in Wrockwardine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrockwardine

The total recorded crimes in Wrockwardine, Telford and Wrekin, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrockwardine crime rate of 314.32 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 Wrockwardine, encompassing approximately 85 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Wrockwardine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Rushmoor Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Dulwich Grange with total crimes: 6

How safe is Wrockwardine?

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

  • Relative to Telford and Wrekin:

    • In 2024, Wrockwardine demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 285 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wrockwardine recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 29 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wrockwardine had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 261 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wrockwardine recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 29 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wrockwardine Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Wrockwardine has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 314.32 ranking 22th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Wrockwardine crimes were 285. The crime rate of Wrockwardine in 2024 was 3317.81 (year) or 276.48 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wrockwardine were around 261 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3038.42 (year) or 253.20 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)CrimesRank (Telford and Wrekin)
Ketley & Overdale188 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill139 31,657 31,726 2
Haygate137 41,869 21,658 3
The Nedge185 21,554 41,326 5
Malinslee & Dawley Bank109 51,346 51,471 4
Woodside61 81,118 61,069 6
Dawley & Aqueduct66 6859 81,007 7
Hadley & Leegomery47 11899 7997 8
Donnington62 7640 11888 9
Oakengates & Ketley Bank59 9832 9869 10
Priorslee35 17664 10575 13
College54 10566 13503 17
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench44 12555 14618 11
Brookside39 16554 15588 12
Horsehay & Lightmoor32 18586 12321 21
Muxton44 13432 20441 19
Arleston41 15471 18565 14
Newport North & West41 14509 17510 15
Church Aston & Lilleshall28 21433 19504 16
St Georges18 26530 16458 18
Newport South & East31 19280 23272 22
Ironbridge Gorge23 23299 21340 20
Apley Castle31 20260 25226 25
Edgmond & Ercall Magna19 24180 27257 24
Dothill18 25273 24215 27
Ercall13 28251 26221 26
Shawbirch15 27159 28153 28
Park13 2988 2998 29
Admaston & Bratton4 3032 3040 30

Wrockwardine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Burglary 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 12 incidents, and Possession of weapons was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20253
December 202415
October 20243
September 20249
April 20246

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202512
December 202412
November 20243
October 20249
September 202415
August 20249
July 20249
June 202418
May 20243
April 20249

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
October 20246
September 20243
April 20243

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
September 20243
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
November 20249
October 20243
September 20249
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
August 20243

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
September 20243
July 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246

High Crime Locations Wrockwardine in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Rushmoor Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Dulwich Grange (Map)
Total6
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary3
5. Sugden Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Cotwall Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3

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