Crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor: statistics, rates and trends
492 crimes were recorded in Horsehay & Lightmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Horsehay & Lightmoor
- Questions about crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor
- About this data
492 crimes were recorded in Horsehay & Lightmoor in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 275 reports (56% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Horsehay & Lightmoor has the 2,050th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Horsehay & Lightmoor | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 492 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.3 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,620 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor was highest in the year to July 2023 (494 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (283). Over the whole period it rose 74%, 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 | 492 | 74.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 445 | 67.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 436 | 65.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 494 | 74.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 478 | 72.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 352 | 53.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 392 | 59.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 336 | 50.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 283 | 42.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 24 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Horsehay & Lightmoor 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 increases were in criminal damage and arson (+70%) and violence and sexual offences (+38%).
The largest falls were in public order (-42%) and anti-social behaviour (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 275 | 41.5 | 1.21 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 9.5 | 0.62 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 51 | 7.7 | 1.14 | +70% |
| Other theft | 25 | 3.8 | 0.59 | -14% |
| Drugs | 24 | 3.6 | 1.11 | +60% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.2 | 0.48 | -42% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.9 | 0.93 | -14% |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.8 | 0.36 | -67% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +400% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.55 | +200% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.05 | -67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 0.09 | -80% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 55.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 70% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Horsehay & Lightmoor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Horsehay & Lightmoor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Horsehay & Lightmoor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horsehay & Lightmoor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 664 | 84.4 | +14% |
| Woodside | 915 | 114.5 | +54% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,482 | 156.1 | +110% |
| Brookside | 431 | 87.5 | +18% |
| Ironbridge Gorge | 268 | 74.2 | -0% |
| Lawley | 384 | 43.3 | -42% |
| The Nedge | 1,480 | 122.1 | +64% |
| Madeley & Sutton Hill | 1,460 | 142.0 | +91% |
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 Horsehay & Lightmoor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Griffiths Avenue | 76 |
| On or near Ellens Bank | 33 |
| On or near Tilleys Close | 28 |
| On or near Leasowe Green | 24 |
| On or near The Dingle | 22 |
| On or near Woodhouse Lane | 21 |
| On or near Crystal Drive | 20 |
| On or near The Bache | 19 |
| On or near Trinity Road | 17 |
| On or near Little Meadow Mews | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Horsehay & Lightmoor 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 | 232 | 47.2% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 14.0% |
| Not recorded | 63 | 12.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 11.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 6.1% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 3.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 1.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Horsehay & Lightmoor has an estimated population of 6,620. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Horsehay & Lightmoor sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Horsehay & Lightmoor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 24.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.4% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Horsehay & Lightmoor a safe place to live?
Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 74.3 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 Horsehay & Lightmoor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 275 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horsehay & Lightmoor was up 11% on the year before: 492 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 445 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Horsehay & Lightmoor?
Horsehay & Lightmoor 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 Horsehay & Lightmoor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.