Crime in Haygate & Park: statistics, rates and trends
924 crimes were recorded in Haygate & Park in the 12 months to August 2026, 76.9 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 Haygate & Park at a glance
- Crime trends in Haygate & Park
- Types of crime in Haygate & Park
- Haygate & Park compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Haygate & Park
- What happened after crimes were reported in Haygate & Park
- Demographics of Haygate & Park
- Questions about crime in Haygate & Park
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (354), anti-social behaviour (135) and shoplifting (84) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,949th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Haygate & Park | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 924 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 76.9 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,011 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Haygate & Park of any year here (924 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 | 924 | 76.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,064 | 88.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,019 | 84.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,173 | 97.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,415 | 117.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,410 | 117.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,510 | 125.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,502 | 125.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,401 | 116.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 103 |
| July 2026 | 91 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 74 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 73 |
| February 2026 | 76 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 72 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 79 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (43% below) and drugs (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs fell from 39 to 23 and vehicle crime fell from 55 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 354 | 29.5 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 135 | 11.2 | 15.4 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 84 | 7.0 | 8.5 | -36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 6.2 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Public order | 72 | 6.0 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.2 | 6.4 | -31% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -38% |
| Other crime | 24 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -14% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -41% |
| Robbery | 16 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Haygate & Park; the highest is Overdale & The Rock (428.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Lawley (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Haygate & Park |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arleston & College | 1,045 | 131.0 | +70% |
| Shawbirch & Dothill | 293 | 52.0 | -32% |
| Apley Castle | 225 | 61.5 | -20% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 711 | 61.9 | -20% |
| Ketley | 284 | 79.9 | +4% |
| Lawley | 392 | 44.2 | -43% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,349 | 428.8 | +457% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 887 | 87.0 | +13% |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Haygate & Park over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (86).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Supermarket | 63 |
| On or near Bell Street | 61 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 46 |
| On or near Market Street | 37 |
| On or near King'S Haye Road | 27 |
| On or near Simon Close | 24 |
| On or near Walker Street | 20 |
| On or near Well Croft | 19 |
| On or near Hollies Road | 17 |
Of the 789 crimes in Haygate & Park with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 135 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 333 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 207 | 26.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 108 | 13.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Haygate & Park has an estimated population of 12,011 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Haygate & Park average decile 5.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Haygate & Park | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 20.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Haygate & Park a safe place to live?
Haygate & Park recorded 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,949th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Haygate & Park?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 354 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (135).
Is crime in Haygate & Park going up or down?
Recorded crime in Haygate & Park was down 13% on the year before: 924 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,064 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Haygate & Park?
About 12,011 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Haygate & Park?
Haygate & Park 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.