Crime in Dawley & Aqueduct: statistics, rates and trends
690 crimes were recorded in Dawley & Aqueduct in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Dawley & Aqueduct at a glance
- Crime trends in Dawley & Aqueduct
- Types of crime in Dawley & Aqueduct
- Dawley & Aqueduct compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Dawley & Aqueduct
- What happened after crimes were reported in Dawley & Aqueduct
- Demographics of Dawley & Aqueduct
- Questions about crime in Dawley & Aqueduct
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (374), anti-social behaviour (83) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,575th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Dawley & Aqueduct | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 690 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.7 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,867 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Dawley & Aqueduct of any year here (690 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 690 | 87.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 740 | 94.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 766 | 97.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 901 | 114.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,056 | 134.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,167 | 148.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,029 | 130.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 993 | 126.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,028 | 130.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 54 |
| June 2026 | 52 |
| May 2026 | 65 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 48 |
Compared with England and Wales, Dawley & Aqueduct recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (39% above the national rate) and other crime (26% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (67% below) and other theft (45% below). On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 325 to 374, while public order fell from 57 to 37 and anti-social behaviour fell from 124 to 83.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 374 | 47.5 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 10.6 | 15.4 | -33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -35% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 2.8 | 8.5 | -24% |
| Vehicle crime | 22 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 16 | 2.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Dawley & Aqueduct; the highest is Malinslee & Dawley Bank (156.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Lawley (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dawley & Aqueduct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 515 | 77.8 | -11% |
| Brookside | 415 | 84.3 | -4% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,487 | 156.7 | +79% |
| The Nedge | 1,570 | 129.5 | +48% |
| Woodside | 908 | 113.7 | +30% |
| Lawley | 392 | 44.2 | -50% |
| Madeley & Sutton Hill | 1,447 | 140.7 | +60% |
| Ironbridge Gorge | 259 | 71.7 | -18% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Dawley & Aqueduct over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (44).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Supermarket | 36 |
| On or near Burton Street | 28 |
| On or near Pageant Drive | 26 |
| On or near Burton Close | 23 |
| On or near Captain Webb Drive | 23 |
| On or near Webb Crescent | 21 |
| On or near Pool Hill | 20 |
| On or near Stonebridge Close | 20 |
| On or near Doseley Road | 19 |
Of the 607 crimes in Dawley & Aqueduct with a recorded outcome, 17% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 300 | 49.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 105 | 17.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 104 | 17.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Dawley & Aqueduct has an estimated population of 7,867 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more social housing (22%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Dawley & Aqueduct average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Dawley & Aqueduct | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 20.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Dawley & Aqueduct a safe place to live?
Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 87.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,575th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Dawley & Aqueduct?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 374 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Dawley & Aqueduct going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dawley & Aqueduct was down 7% on the year before: 690 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 740 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Dawley & Aqueduct?
About 7,867 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Dawley & Aqueduct?
Dawley & Aqueduct 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.