Crime in Ironbridge Gorge: statistics, rates and trends
259 crimes were recorded in Ironbridge Gorge in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ironbridge Gorge at a glance
- Crime trends in Ironbridge Gorge
- Types of crime in Ironbridge Gorge
- Ironbridge Gorge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Ironbridge Gorge
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ironbridge Gorge
- Demographics of Ironbridge Gorge
- Questions about crime in Ironbridge Gorge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (119), anti-social behaviour (34) and criminal damage and arson (27) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,154th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Ironbridge Gorge | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 259 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.7 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,612 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ironbridge Gorge of any year here (259 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 43%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 259 | 71.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 301 | 83.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 287 | 79.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 380 | 105.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 500 | 138.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 475 | 131.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 459 | 127.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 492 | 136.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 457 | 126.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 27 |
| June 2026 | 16 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 16 |
| December 2025 | 28 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 22 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (39% below) was well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 41 to 34.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 119 | 32.9 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 9.4 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 7.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 4.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 14 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 13 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 2.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Ironbridge Gorge; the highest is Malinslee & Dawley Bank (156.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Lawley (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ironbridge Gorge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside | 908 | 113.7 | +59% |
| Madeley & Sutton Hill | 1,447 | 140.7 | +96% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 515 | 77.8 | +8% |
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 690 | 87.7 | +22% |
| Brookside | 415 | 84.3 | +18% |
| The Nedge | 1,570 | 129.5 | +81% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,487 | 156.7 | +118% |
| Lawley | 392 | 44.2 | -38% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Ironbridge Gorge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ironbridge Road” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ironbridge Road | 49 |
| On or near School Road | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Sweyney Drive | 9 |
| On or near The Wharfage | 9 |
| On or near Ferry Road | 7 |
| On or near High Street | 7 |
| On or near Sunniside | 7 |
| On or near Benthall View | 6 |
Of the 225 crimes in Ironbridge Gorge with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 34 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 89 | 39.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
Ironbridge Gorge has an estimated population of 3,612 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.9%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and less social housing (10%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ironbridge Gorge average decile 5.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ironbridge Gorge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ironbridge Gorge a safe place to live?
Ironbridge Gorge recorded 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,154th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ironbridge Gorge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 119 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (34).
Is crime in Ironbridge Gorge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ironbridge Gorge was down 14% on the year before: 259 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 301 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ironbridge Gorge?
About 3,612 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ironbridge Gorge?
Ironbridge Gorge 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.