Crime in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin: statistics, rates and trends
622 crimes were recorded in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin at a glance
- Crime trends in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin
- Types of crime in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin
- Donnington, Telford and Wrekin compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin
- What happened after crimes were reported in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin
- Demographics of Donnington, Telford and Wrekin
- Questions about crime in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (238), shoplifting (127) and anti-social behaviour (83) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,365th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Donnington, Telford and Wrekin | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 622 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.0 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,545 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin of any year here (622 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 34%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 622 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 639 | 97.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 667 | 101.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 878 | 134.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 882 | 134.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 897 | 137.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 838 | 128.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 832 | 127.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 946 | 144.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 57 |
| July 2026 | 77 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 36 |
| March 2026 | 63 |
| February 2026 | 50 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 42 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 57 |
Compared with England and Wales, Donnington, Telford and Wrekin recorded notably more shoplifting (2.3 times the national rate), and notably less public order (29% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 81 to 127, while public order fell from 40 to 31 and criminal damage and arson fell from 49 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 238 | 36.4 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Shoplifting | 127 | 19.4 | 8.5 | +57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 12.7 | 15.4 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Other theft | 36 | 5.5 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 31 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 2.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Donnington, Telford and Wrekin; the highest is Overdale & The Rock (428.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Priorslee (57.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Donnington, Telford and Wrekin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muxton | 507 | 63.1 | -34% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 531 | 78.0 | -18% |
| St Georges | 639 | 79.6 | -16% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 887 | 87.0 | -8% |
| Priorslee | 434 | 57.5 | -39% |
| Ketley | 284 | 79.9 | -16% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 711 | 61.9 | -35% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,349 | 428.8 | +351% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (108).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 108 |
| On or near The Parade | 54 |
| On or near Wrekin Drive | 34 |
| On or near The Crescent | 31 |
| On or near East Avenue | 25 |
| On or near Coddon Close | 21 |
| On or near Leonard Close | 20 |
| On or near Liz Clare Court | 19 |
| On or near James Way | 18 |
| On or near St Matthew'S Road | 15 |
Of the 539 crimes in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.2% 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 | 224 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 125 | 23.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 14.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 39 | 7.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 16 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 3.0% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.2% | 1.3% |
Donnington, Telford and Wrekin has an estimated population of 6,545 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (29%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Donnington, Telford and Wrekin average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Donnington, Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 46.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 28.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Donnington, Telford and Wrekin a safe place to live?
Donnington, Telford and Wrekin recorded 95.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,365th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 238 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (127).
Is crime in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Donnington, Telford and Wrekin was down 3% on the year before: 622 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 639 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Donnington, Telford and Wrekin?
About 6,545 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Donnington, Telford and Wrekin?
Donnington, Telford and Wrekin 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.