Crime in Hadley & Leegomery: statistics, rates and trends
708 crimes were recorded in Hadley & Leegomery in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Hadley & Leegomery at a glance
- Crime trends in Hadley & Leegomery
- Types of crime in Hadley & Leegomery
- Hadley & Leegomery compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hadley & Leegomery
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hadley & Leegomery
- Population and deprivation in Hadley & Leegomery
- Questions about crime in Hadley & Leegomery
- About this data
708 crimes were recorded in Hadley & Leegomery in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 356 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hadley & Leegomery has the 2,531st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hadley & Leegomery | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 708 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.6 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,489 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hadley & Leegomery was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,465 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (708). Over the whole period it fell 49%, 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 | 708 | 61.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 827 | 72.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 837 | 72.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,435 | 124.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,364 | 118.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,465 | 127.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,421 | 123.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,318 | 114.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,391 | 121.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 69 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 67 |
| November 2025 | 52 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 69 |
| August 2025 | 70 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hadley & Leegomery 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. The largest falls were in shoplifting (-83%) and vehicle crime (-45%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 356 | 31.0 | 0.91 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 8.4 | 0.54 | -19% |
| Public order | 53 | 4.6 | 0.69 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 4.1 | 0.60 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.0 | 0.62 | -45% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.4 | 0.75 | -10% |
| Other theft | 27 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -31% |
| Other crime | 19 | 1.7 | 0.78 | -39% |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -35% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.08 | -8% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 0.52 | +14% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.53 | +150% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.3 | 0.04 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hadley & Leegomery
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 50.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hadley & Leegomery
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 96 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 13.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hadley & Leegomery
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 53 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 7% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hadley & Leegomery
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hadley & Leegomery
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hadley & Leegomery
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hadley & Leegomery
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hadley & Leegomery
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hadley & Leegomery
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hadley & Leegomery
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hadley & Leegomery
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Hadley & Leegomery
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hadley & Leegomery
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hadley & Leegomery
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hadley & Leegomery recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hadley & Leegomery, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hadley & Leegomery.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hadley & Leegomery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apley Castle | 221 | 60.4 | -2% |
| Ketley | 300 | 84.4 | +37% |
| Arleston & College | 1,071 | 134.2 | +118% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 921 | 90.3 | +47% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 535 | 78.5 | +27% |
| Haygate & Park | 920 | 76.6 | +24% |
| Shawbirch & Dothill | 320 | 56.8 | -8% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,340 | 425.9 | +591% |
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 Hadley & Leegomery over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crescent Road | 53 |
| On or near Parking Area | 43 |
| On or near Chockleys Meadow | 33 |
| On or near Silkin Way | 30 |
| On or near Haybridge Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Hurleybrook Way | 23 |
| On or near Halifax Drive | 17 |
| On or near Lucerne Close | 15 |
| On or near Manse Road | 15 |
| On or near Mercia Drive | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hadley & Leegomery 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 | 285 | 40.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 116 | 16.4% |
| Not recorded | 96 | 13.6% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 13.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 46 | 6.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.4% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hadley & Leegomery has an estimated population of 11,489. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hadley & Leegomery sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hadley & Leegomery |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.6% |
Is Hadley & Leegomery a safe place to live?
Hadley & Leegomery recorded 61.6 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 Hadley & Leegomery?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Hadley & Leegomery going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hadley & Leegomery was down 14% on the year before: 708 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 827 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hadley & Leegomery?
Hadley & Leegomery 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 Hadley & Leegomery. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.