Crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor: statistics, rates and trends
515 crimes were recorded in Horsehay & Lightmoor in the 12 months to August 2026, 77.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor at a glance
- Crime trends in Horsehay & Lightmoor
- Types of crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor
- Horsehay & Lightmoor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horsehay & Lightmoor
- Demographics of Horsehay & Lightmoor
- Questions about crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (286), anti-social behaviour (69) and criminal damage and arson (51) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,921st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Horsehay & Lightmoor | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 515 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.8 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,620 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor of any year here (515 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 86%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 515 | 77.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 418 | 63.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 434 | 65.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 510 | 77.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 471 | 71.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 355 | 53.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 406 | 61.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 333 | 50.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 277 | 41.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 39 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 36 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 45 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
Compared with England and Wales, Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (26% above the national rate), and notably less public order (48% below) and other theft (41% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 27 to 51 and violence and sexual offences rose from 197 to 286, while public order fell from 32 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 286 | 43.2 | 34.2 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 10.4 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 7.7 | 6.7 | +89% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Drugs | 24 | 3.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Public order | 23 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -28% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 6 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Horsehay & Lightmoor; the highest is Malinslee & Dawley Bank (156.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Lawley (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horsehay & Lightmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 690 | 87.7 | +13% |
| Woodside | 908 | 113.7 | +46% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,487 | 156.7 | +101% |
| Brookside | 415 | 84.3 | +8% |
| Ironbridge Gorge | 259 | 71.7 | -8% |
| Lawley | 392 | 44.2 | -43% |
| The Nedge | 1,570 | 129.5 | +67% |
| Madeley & Sutton Hill | 1,447 | 140.7 | +81% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Horsehay & Lightmoor over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Griffiths Avenue” (78).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Griffiths Avenue | 78 |
| On or near Ellens Bank | 40 |
| On or near Tilleys Close | 27 |
| On or near Leasowe Green | 22 |
| On or near The Dingle | 21 |
| On or near Crystal Drive | 20 |
| On or near Little Meadow Mews | 19 |
| On or near The Bache | 19 |
| On or near Woodhouse Lane | 19 |
| On or near Trinity Road | 16 |
Of the 446 crimes in Horsehay & Lightmoor with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 237 | 53.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 67 | 15.0% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 14.6% | 35.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Horsehay & Lightmoor has an estimated population of 6,620 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less private renting (11%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Horsehay & Lightmoor average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Horsehay & Lightmoor | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Horsehay & Lightmoor a safe place to live?
Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,921st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 286 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (69).
Is crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor was up 23% on the year before: 515 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 418 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Horsehay & Lightmoor?
About 6,620 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Horsehay & Lightmoor?
Horsehay & Lightmoor 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.