Crime in Brookside: statistics, rates and trends
431 crimes were recorded in Brookside in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Brookside at a glance
- Crime trends in Brookside
- Types of crime in Brookside
- Brookside compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Brookside
- What happened after crimes were reported in Brookside
- Population and deprivation in Brookside
- Questions about crime in Brookside
- About this data
431 crimes were recorded in Brookside in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 202 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Brookside has the 1,579th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Brookside | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 431 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.5 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,924 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Brookside was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,089 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (431). Over the whole period it fell 60%, 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 | 431 | 87.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 469 | 95.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 452 | 91.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 520 | 105.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 779 | 158.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 974 | 197.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,053 | 213.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 998 | 202.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,089 | 221.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 21 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 38 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Brookside 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+19%). The largest falls were in drugs (-39%) and public order (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 202 | 41.0 | 1.20 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 68 | 13.8 | 0.90 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 7.5 | 1.11 | +19% |
| Public order | 27 | 5.5 | 0.83 | -25% |
| Other theft | 25 | 5.1 | 0.79 | +108% |
| Drugs | 19 | 3.9 | 1.18 | -39% |
| Burglary | 15 | 3.0 | 0.86 | +15% |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.0 | 0.96 | +25% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.8 | 0.22 | +200% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.8 | 0.37 | +29% |
| Robbery | 6 | 1.2 | 0.90 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.6 | 0.63 | -62% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Brookside
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Brookside recorded 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 46.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Brookside
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Brookside recorded 68 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 12% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Brookside
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Brookside recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Brookside
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Brookside recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Brookside
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Brookside recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 108% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Brookside
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Brookside recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Brookside
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Brookside recorded 15 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 15% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Brookside
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Brookside recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Brookside
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Brookside recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Brookside
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Brookside recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Brookside
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Brookside recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Brookside
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Brookside recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Brookside
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Brookside recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Brookside, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Brookside.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Brookside |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 664 | 84.4 | -4% |
| The Nedge | 1,480 | 122.1 | +40% |
| Madeley & Sutton Hill | 1,460 | 142.0 | +62% |
| Woodside | 915 | 114.5 | +31% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 492 | 74.3 | -15% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,482 | 156.1 | +78% |
| Ironbridge Gorge | 268 | 74.2 | -15% |
| Lawley | 384 | 43.3 | -51% |
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 Brookside over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 151 |
| On or near Bishopdale | 98 |
| On or near Beaconsfield | 57 |
| On or near Blossomfield | 18 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 18 |
| On or near Brindleyford | 17 |
| On or near Briarwood | 13 |
| On or near Burnside | 13 |
| On or near Birchmore | 10 |
| On or near Brackenfield | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Brookside 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 | 197 | 45.7% |
| Not recorded | 68 | 15.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Brookside has an estimated population of 4,924. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Brookside sits in decile 1.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Brookside |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 36.9% |
| Social rented homes | 21.9% |
| Private rented homes | 41.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.6 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 68.7% |
Is Brookside a safe place to live?
Brookside recorded 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Brookside?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 202 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (68).
Is crime in Brookside going up or down?
Recorded crime in Brookside was down 8% on the year before: 431 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 469 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Brookside?
Brookside 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 Brookside. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.