Crime in Arleston & College: statistics, rates and trends
1,045 crimes were recorded in Arleston & College in the 12 months to August 2026, 131.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Arleston & College
- Questions about crime in Arleston & College
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (426), shoplifting (185) and anti-social behaviour (111) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 664th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Arleston & College | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,045 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 131.0 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,980 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Arleston & College peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,534 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (983). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,045 | 131.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,044 | 130.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 983 | 123.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,074 | 134.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,454 | 182.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,408 | 176.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,534 | 192.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,518 | 190.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,453 | 182.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 84 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Arleston & College recorded notably more shoplifting (2.7 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (56% above the national rate) and public order (49% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (50% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 58 to 72, while drugs fell from 58 to 28 and vehicle crime fell from 31 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 426 | 53.4 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Shoplifting | 185 | 23.2 | 8.5 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 13.9 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Public order | 79 | 9.9 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 9.0 | 6.7 | +24% |
| Other theft | 45 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Drugs | 28 | 3.5 | 3.3 | -52% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.9 | 3.6 | -4% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.5 | 5.0 | -35% |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Arleston & College; the highest is Overdale & The Rock (428.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Lawley (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Arleston & College |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haygate & Park | 924 | 76.9 | -41% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 711 | 61.9 | -53% |
| Apley Castle | 225 | 61.5 | -53% |
| Ketley | 284 | 79.9 | -39% |
| Shawbirch & Dothill | 293 | 52.0 | -60% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,349 | 428.8 | +227% |
| Lawley | 392 | 44.2 | -66% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 887 | 87.0 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 53% of the crime recorded in Arleston & College over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Nightclub” (151).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Nightclub | 151 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 93 |
| On or near Station Road | 82 |
| On or near Withering Close | 42 |
| On or near Plough Road | 38 |
| On or near Parking Area | 35 |
| On or near School Court | 30 |
| On or near Belmont Court | 29 |
| On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | 26 |
| On or near Urban Way | 26 |
Of the 934 crimes in Arleston & College with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 111 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 375 | 40.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 209 | 22.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 130 | 13.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 77 | 8.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 62 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 49 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Arleston & College has an estimated population of 7,980 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (27%, against 20%), more residents with no qualifications (24%, against 18%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Arleston & College average decile 3.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Arleston & College | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 51.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 23.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Arleston & College a safe place to live?
Arleston & College recorded 131.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 664th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Arleston & College?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 426 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (185).
Is crime in Arleston & College going up or down?
Recorded crime in Arleston & College was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,045 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,044 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Arleston & College?
About 7,980 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Arleston & College?
Arleston & College 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.