Crime in Dawley & Aqueduct: statistics, rates and trends
664 crimes were recorded in Dawley & Aqueduct in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Dawley & Aqueduct
- Questions about crime in Dawley & Aqueduct
- About this data
664 crimes were recorded in Dawley & Aqueduct in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 362 reports (55% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Dawley & Aqueduct has the 1,686th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Dawley & Aqueduct | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 664 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.4 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,867 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Dawley & Aqueduct was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,177 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (664). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 664 | 84.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 733 | 93.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 823 | 104.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 875 | 111.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,080 | 137.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,177 | 149.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 996 | 126.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,015 | 129.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,014 | 128.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Dawley & Aqueduct 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, other crime, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+14%). The largest falls were in burglary (-76%) and other theft (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 362 | 46.0 | 1.34 | +14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 11.1 | 0.72 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 5.3 | 0.79 | -29% |
| Public order | 36 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -37% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.2 | 0.50 | -40% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.7 | 1.26 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 21 | 2.7 | 0.32 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.5 | 0.52 | +11% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.0 | 0.62 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.8 | 1.83 | +27% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.3 | 0.36 | -76% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +500% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Dawley & Aqueduct
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 54.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Dawley & Aqueduct
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 13.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Dawley & Aqueduct
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Dawley & Aqueduct
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Dawley & Aqueduct
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Dawley & Aqueduct
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Dawley & Aqueduct
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Dawley & Aqueduct
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Dawley & Aqueduct
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Dawley & Aqueduct
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Dawley & Aqueduct
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 76% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Dawley & Aqueduct
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Dawley & Aqueduct
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Dawley & Aqueduct
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Dawley & Aqueduct, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Dawley & Aqueduct.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Dawley & Aqueduct |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 492 | 74.3 | -12% |
| Brookside | 431 | 87.5 | +4% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,482 | 156.1 | +85% |
| The Nedge | 1,480 | 122.1 | +45% |
| Woodside | 915 | 114.5 | +36% |
| Lawley | 384 | 43.3 | -49% |
| Madeley & Sutton Hill | 1,460 | 142.0 | +68% |
| Ironbridge Gorge | 268 | 74.2 | -12% |
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 Dawley & Aqueduct over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 31 |
| On or near Burton Street | 29 |
| On or near Captain Webb Drive | 27 |
| On or near Pageant Drive | 25 |
| On or near Webb Crescent | 22 |
| On or near Burton Close | 20 |
| On or near A4169 | 18 |
| On or near Doseley Road | 17 |
| On or near Peter'S Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Dawley & Aqueduct 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 | 308 | 46.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 14.9% |
| Not recorded | 87 | 13.1% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 11.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
Dawley & Aqueduct has an estimated population of 7,867. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Dawley & Aqueduct sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Dawley & Aqueduct |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 54.4% |
| Social rented homes | 22.4% |
| Private rented homes | 23.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
Is Dawley & Aqueduct a safe place to live?
Dawley & Aqueduct recorded 84.4 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 Dawley & Aqueduct?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 362 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Dawley & Aqueduct going up or down?
Recorded crime in Dawley & Aqueduct was down 9% on the year before: 664 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 733 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Dawley & Aqueduct?
Dawley & Aqueduct 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 Dawley & Aqueduct. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.