Crime in Apley Castle: statistics, rates and trends
225 crimes were recorded in Apley Castle in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Apley Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Apley Castle
- Types of crime in Apley Castle
- Apley Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Apley Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Apley Castle
- Demographics of Apley Castle
- Questions about crime in Apley Castle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (115), public order (20) and anti-social behaviour (19) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,549th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Apley Castle | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 225 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.5 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,656 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Apley Castle of any year here (225 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 225 | 61.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 260 | 71.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 235 | 64.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 235 | 64.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 265 | 72.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 346 | 94.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 296 | 81.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 288 | 78.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 268 | 73.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 22 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 22 |
| March 2026 | 15 |
| February 2026 | 5 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 115 | 31.5 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Public order | 20 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 5.2 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 3.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 2.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Apley Castle; the highest is Overdale & The Rock (428.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Shawbirch & Dothill (52.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Apley Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadley & Leegomery | 711 | 61.9 | +1% |
| Shawbirch & Dothill | 293 | 52.0 | -16% |
| Arleston & College | 1,045 | 131.0 | +113% |
| Haygate & Park | 924 | 76.9 | +25% |
| Ketley | 284 | 79.9 | +30% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 531 | 78.0 | +27% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 887 | 87.0 | +41% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,349 | 428.8 | +597% |
The 10 locations below account for 73% of the crime recorded in Apley Castle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Stonechat Close” (93).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Stonechat Close | 93 |
| On or near Apley Castle | 23 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Kestrel Court | 7 |
| On or near Curie Croft | 6 |
| On or near Ice House Close | 6 |
| On or near Royal Oak Drive | 6 |
| On or near Gatehouse Close | 5 |
| On or near Heatherdale | 5 |
| On or near Saxon Court | 5 |
Of the 206 crimes in Apley Castle with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 100 | 48.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 19.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 16.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 7 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Apley Castle has an estimated population of 3,656 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.8%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.1%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Apley Castle average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Apley Castle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Apley Castle a safe place to live?
Apley Castle recorded 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,549th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Apley Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 115 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (20).
Is crime in Apley Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Apley Castle was down 13% on the year before: 225 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 260 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Apley Castle?
About 3,656 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Apley Castle?
Apley Castle is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.