Crime in Hadley & Leegomery: statistics, rates and trends
711 crimes were recorded in Hadley & Leegomery in the 12 months to August 2026, 61.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Hadley & Leegomery
- Questions about crime in Hadley & Leegomery
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (352), anti-social behaviour (90) and criminal damage and arson (51) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,531st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Hadley & Leegomery | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 711 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.9 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,489 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Hadley & Leegomery of any year here (711 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 48%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 711 | 61.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 820 | 71.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 849 | 73.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,375 | 119.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,368 | 119.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,473 | 128.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,402 | 122.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,342 | 116.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,379 | 120.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 73 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (49% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 60 to 40 and public order fell from 65 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 352 | 30.6 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 | 7.8 | 15.4 | -24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Public order | 46 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -29% |
| Vehicle crime | 40 | 3.5 | 5.0 | -33% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -6% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -22% |
| Other crime | 21 | 1.8 | 2.1 | -28% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hadley & Leegomery; the highest is Overdale & The Rock (428.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Shawbirch & Dothill (52.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hadley & Leegomery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apley Castle | 225 | 61.5 | -1% |
| Ketley | 284 | 79.9 | +29% |
| Arleston & College | 1,045 | 131.0 | +112% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 887 | 87.0 | +41% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 531 | 78.0 | +26% |
| Haygate & Park | 924 | 76.9 | +24% |
| Shawbirch & Dothill | 293 | 52.0 | -16% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,349 | 428.8 | +593% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Hadley & Leegomery over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Crescent Road” (54).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crescent Road | 54 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near Silkin Way | 37 |
| On or near Chockleys Meadow | 36 |
| On or near Haybridge Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Hurleybrook Way | 23 |
| On or near Halifax Drive | 16 |
| On or near Parkdale | 16 |
| On or near Billington Drive | 15 |
| On or near Hadley Gardens | 15 |
Of the 621 crimes in Hadley & Leegomery with a recorded outcome, 19% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 90 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 284 | 45.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 118 | 19.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 16.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Hadley & Leegomery has an estimated population of 11,489 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (23%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and a younger population (14%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hadley & Leegomery average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Hadley & Leegomery | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 52.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.6% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Hadley & Leegomery a safe place to live?
Hadley & Leegomery recorded 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,531st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Hadley & Leegomery?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 352 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (90).
Is crime in Hadley & Leegomery going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hadley & Leegomery was down 13% on the year before: 711 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 820 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hadley & Leegomery?
About 11,489 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hadley & Leegomery?
Hadley & Leegomery 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.