Crime in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin: statistics, rates and trends
107 crimes were recorded in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin at a glance
- Crime trends in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin
- Types of crime in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin
- Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin
- What happened after crimes were reported in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin
- Demographics of Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin
- Questions about crime in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (50), public order (12) and anti-social behaviour (11) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,792nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 107 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.1 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -17% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,673 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin peaked in the year to August 2020 (168 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (91). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 8%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 107 | 29.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 129 | 35.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 91 | 24.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 132 | 35.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 137 | 37.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 148 | 40.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 168 | 45.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 105 | 28.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 116 | 31.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 8 |
| July 2026 | 5 |
| June 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 10 |
| April 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| January 2026 | 15 |
| December 2025 | 9 |
| November 2025 | 8 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (60% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 50 | 13.6 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 3.0 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport North | 118 | 35.1 | +20% |
| Newport West | 321 | 83.1 | +185% |
| Newport South | 178 | 50.7 | +74% |
| Church Aston & Lilleshall | 200 | 58.2 | +100% |
| Muxton | 507 | 63.1 | +117% |
| Donnington | 622 | 95.0 | +226% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 531 | 78.0 | +168% |
| Apley Castle | 225 | 61.5 | +111% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Park/Open Space” and “Robin Lane” (10 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Robin Lane | 10 |
| On or near Chetwynd Road | 9 |
| On or near Chetwynd Airfield | 8 |
| On or near Mill Lane | 7 |
| On or near Great Croft Road | 6 |
| On or near Newport Road | 6 |
| On or near Danford Lane | 5 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 5 |
| On or near Woodland Heights | 5 |
The latest recorded outcomes for the 96 crimes in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin with one. The 11 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 54 | 56.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 23 | 24.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 10 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 2.1% | 0.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 1.0% | 5.2% |
Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin has an estimated population of 3,673 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (26.8%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (6.7%, against 23.3%) and less social housing (8.0%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 26.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin a safe place to live?
Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin recorded 29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,792nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 50 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (12).
Is crime in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin was down 17% on the year before: 107 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 129 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin?
About 3,673 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin?
Edgmond, 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.