Crime in Arleston & College: statistics, rates and trends
1,071 crimes were recorded in Arleston & College in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Arleston & College at a glance
- Crime trends in Arleston & College
- Types of crime in Arleston & College
- Arleston & College compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Arleston & College
- What happened after crimes were reported in Arleston & College
- Population and deprivation in Arleston & College
- Questions about crime in Arleston & College
- About this data
1,071 crimes were recorded in Arleston & College in the 12 months to July 2026, 134.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 424 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Arleston & College has the 601st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Arleston & College | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,071 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 134.2 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,980 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Arleston & College was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,545 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (984). Over the whole period it fell 26%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,071 | 134.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,020 | 127.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 984 | 123.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,087 | 136.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,486 | 186.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,446 | 181.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,545 | 193.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,447 | 181.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,448 | 181.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 125 |
| June 2026 | 98 |
| May 2026 | 96 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 98 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 54 |
| December 2025 | 99 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 84 |
| September 2025 | 93 |
| August 2025 | 110 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Arleston & College over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+39%) and criminal damage and arson (+24%). The largest falls were in drugs (-55%) and other crime (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 424 | 53.1 | 1.55 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 203 | 25.4 | 3.07 | +39% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 110 | 13.8 | 0.90 | -15% |
| Public order | 80 | 10.0 | 1.51 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 73 | 9.1 | 1.35 | +24% |
| Other theft | 49 | 6.1 | 0.96 | +2% |
| Drugs | 27 | 3.4 | 1.03 | -55% |
| Burglary | 24 | 3.0 | 0.85 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -15% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.3 | 1.07 | -42% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 2.1 | 2.19 | -23% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.6 | 1.21 | +117% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 0.45 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Arleston & College
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Arleston & College recorded 424 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (53.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 39.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Arleston & College
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Arleston & College recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 19.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Arleston & College
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Arleston & College recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Arleston & College
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Arleston & College recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Arleston & College
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Arleston & College recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Arleston & College
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Arleston & College recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Arleston & College
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Arleston & College recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Arleston & College
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Arleston & College recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Arleston & College
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Arleston & College recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Arleston & College
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Arleston & College recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Arleston & College
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Arleston & College recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Arleston & College
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Arleston & College recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Arleston & College
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Arleston & College recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Arleston & College
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Arleston & College recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Arleston & College, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Arleston & College.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arleston & College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haygate & Park | 920 | 76.6 | -43% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 708 | 61.6 | -54% |
| Apley Castle | 221 | 60.4 | -55% |
| Ketley | 300 | 84.4 | -37% |
| Shawbirch & Dothill | 320 | 56.8 | -58% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,340 | 425.9 | +217% |
| Lawley | 384 | 43.3 | -68% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 921 | 90.3 | -33% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Arleston & College over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 165 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 94 |
| On or near Station Road | 84 |
| On or near Withering Close | 45 |
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Plough Road | 38 |
| On or near Belmont Court | 33 |
| On or near Urban Way | 29 |
| On or near School Court | 28 |
| On or near Church Street | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Arleston & College over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 374 | 34.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 215 | 20.1% |
| Under investigation | 149 | 13.9% |
| Not recorded | 110 | 10.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 82 | 7.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 58 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% |
Arleston & College has an estimated population of 7,980. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Arleston & College sits in decile 3.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Arleston & College |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.7% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% |
| Private rented homes | 27.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.4% |
Is Arleston & College a safe place to live?
Arleston & College recorded 134.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Arleston & College?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 424 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (203).
Is crime in Arleston & College going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arleston & College was up 5% on the year before: 1,071 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,020 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Arleston & College?
Arleston & College is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Arleston & College. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.