Crime Rate in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench

The total recorded crimes in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench, Telford and Wrekin, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wrockwardine Wood & Trench crime rate of 4.01 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 Wood & Trench, encompassing approximately 14,718 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Crime Hotspots

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

  • Field Road with total crimes: 5
  • Lennock Road with total crimes: 4
  • Malcolm Davies Drive with total crimes: 4

How safe is Wrockwardine Wood & Trench?

To understand the safety of Wrockwardine Wood & Trench, we need to analyze Wrockwardine Wood & Trench 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 Wood & Trench demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 555 crimes compared to 688.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Wrockwardine Wood & Trench witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

    • In 2023, Wrockwardine Wood & Trench had fewer crimes than the Telford and Wrekin average, with 618 crimes compared to 683. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Wrockwardine Wood & Trench witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 29 other areas in the Telford and Wrekin.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Wrockwardine Wood & Trench Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wrockwardine Wood & Trench has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.01 ranking 13th out of 29 in the Telford and Wrekin, UK

In 2024, the total Wrockwardine Wood & Trench crimes were 555. The crime rate of Wrockwardine Wood & Trench in 2024 was 37.71 (year) or 3.14 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench were around 618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.99 (year) or 3.50 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Telford and Wrekin.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wrockwardine Wood & Trench)CrimesRank (Wrockwardine Wood & Trench)CrimesRank (Wrockwardine Wood & Trench)
Ketley & Overdale213 12,447 12,318 1
Madeley & Sutton Hill166 21,657 31,726 2
Haygate120 41,869 21,658 3
The Nedge163 31,554 41,326 5
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
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

Wrockwardine Wood & Trench 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 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (44 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 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 (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20257
May 20257
April 202518
March 20258
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202522
May 202519
April 202544
March 202520
February 202517
January 202513
December 202412
November 202416
October 202428
September 202421
August 202423

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20258
April 20254
March 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
September 20244

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
December 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Wrockwardine Wood & Trench in July 2025

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

1. Field Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Lennock Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Malcolm Davies Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Charles Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Other theft1
5. Oaklands Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Gordon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Elm Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Chapel Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Biddulph Park Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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