Crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall: statistics, rates and trends
189 crimes were recorded in Church Aston & Lilleshall in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall at a glance
- Crime trends in Church Aston & Lilleshall
- Types of crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall
- Church Aston & Lilleshall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Church Aston & Lilleshall
- Population and deprivation in Church Aston & Lilleshall
- Questions about crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall
- About this data
189 crimes were recorded in Church Aston & Lilleshall in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 65 reports (34% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Church Aston & Lilleshall has the 2,816th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Church Aston & Lilleshall | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 189 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.0 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,438 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall was highest in the year to July 2023 (249 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (134). Over the whole period it rose 41%, 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 | 189 | 55.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 167 | 48.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 193 | 56.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 249 | 72.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 226 | 65.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 173 | 50.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 178 | 51.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 176 | 51.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 134 | 39.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 8 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Church Aston & Lilleshall 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 burglary. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 65 | 18.9 | 0.55 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 16.6 | 1.08 | +16% |
| Burglary | 29 | 8.4 | 2.38 | +123% |
| Other theft | 12 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.7 | 0.26 | -14% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +400% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.2 | 0.17 | -43% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.2 | 0.14 | -20% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.9 | 0.27 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.9 | 0.18 | -40% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.22 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Church Aston & Lilleshall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 34.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Church Aston & Lilleshall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 30.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Church Aston & Lilleshall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 123% on the year before. It made up 15.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Church Aston & Lilleshall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Church Aston & Lilleshall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Church Aston & Lilleshall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Church Aston & Lilleshall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Church Aston & Lilleshall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Church Aston & Lilleshall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Church Aston & Lilleshall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Church Aston & Lilleshall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Church Aston & Lilleshall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport West | 318 | 82.3 | +50% |
| Newport South | 166 | 47.3 | -14% |
| Newport North | 115 | 34.2 | -38% |
| Muxton | 484 | 60.3 | +10% |
| Edgmond | 113 | 30.8 | -44% |
| Donnington | 621 | 94.9 | +73% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 535 | 78.5 | +43% |
| St Georges | 647 | 80.6 | +47% |
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 Church Aston & Lilleshall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wellington Road | 46 |
| On or near Pitchcroft Lane | 31 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
| On or near A518 | 12 |
| On or near Wright Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Littlehales Road | 9 |
| On or near Rectory Fields | 6 |
| On or near The Spinney | 6 |
| On or near Hill Farm Close | 5 |
| On or near Hill Road | 4 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Church Aston & Lilleshall 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 57 | 30.2% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 51 | 27.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 50 | 26.5% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 8.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 2 | 1.1% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% |
Church Aston & Lilleshall has an estimated population of 3,438. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Church Aston & Lilleshall sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Church Aston & Lilleshall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.3% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Church Aston & Lilleshall a safe place to live?
Church Aston & Lilleshall recorded 55.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Church Aston & Lilleshall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (57).
Is crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Church Aston & Lilleshall was up 13% on the year before: 189 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 167 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Church Aston & Lilleshall?
Church Aston & Lilleshall 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 Church Aston & Lilleshall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.