Crime in Ironbridge Gorge: statistics, rates and trends
268 crimes were recorded in Ironbridge Gorge in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ironbridge Gorge
- Questions about crime in Ironbridge Gorge
- About this data
268 crimes were recorded in Ironbridge Gorge in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 121 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ironbridge Gorge has the 2,054th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ironbridge Gorge | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 268 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.2 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,612 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ironbridge Gorge was highest in the year to July 2022 (500 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (268). Over the whole period it fell 42%, 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 | 268 | 74.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 303 | 83.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 292 | 80.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 385 | 106.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 500 | 138.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 473 | 131.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 473 | 131.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 478 | 132.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 464 | 128.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ironbridge Gorge 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. Rates were well above the national level for possession of weapons. The largest falls were in public order (-54%) and shoplifting (-50%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 121 | 33.5 | 0.98 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 10.0 | 0.65 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 7.8 | 1.14 | +47% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 5.0 | 0.60 | -50% |
| Other theft | 15 | 4.2 | 0.65 | -21% |
| Burglary | 14 | 3.9 | 1.10 | +27% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.3 | 0.50 | -54% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 2.2 | 2.28 | +167% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.2 | 0.45 | -38% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.1 | 0.52 | -71% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.6 | 0.17 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.34 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ironbridge Gorge
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 45.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ironbridge Gorge
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 13.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ironbridge Gorge
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ironbridge Gorge
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ironbridge Gorge
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ironbridge Gorge
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ironbridge Gorge
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ironbridge Gorge
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ironbridge Gorge
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ironbridge Gorge
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ironbridge Gorge
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ironbridge Gorge
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ironbridge Gorge
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ironbridge Gorge recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ironbridge Gorge, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ironbridge Gorge.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ironbridge Gorge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside | 915 | 114.5 | +54% |
| Madeley & Sutton Hill | 1,460 | 142.0 | +91% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 492 | 74.3 | +0% |
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 664 | 84.4 | +14% |
| Brookside | 431 | 87.5 | +18% |
| The Nedge | 1,480 | 122.1 | +65% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,482 | 156.1 | +110% |
| Lawley | 384 | 43.3 | -42% |
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 Ironbridge Gorge over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ironbridge Road | 49 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near School Road | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near The Wharfage | 10 |
| On or near High Street | 8 |
| On or near Ferry Road | 7 |
| On or near Sunniside | 7 |
| On or near Sweyney Drive | 7 |
| On or near Benthall View | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ironbridge Gorge 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 | 85 | 31.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 67 | 25.0% |
| Under investigation | 38 | 14.2% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 13.4% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 4.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.7% |
Ironbridge Gorge has an estimated population of 3,612. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ironbridge Gorge sits in decile 5.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ironbridge Gorge |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.6% |
| Social rented homes | 10.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.8 |
Is Ironbridge Gorge a safe place to live?
Ironbridge Gorge recorded 74.2 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 Ironbridge Gorge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in Ironbridge Gorge going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ironbridge Gorge was down 12% on the year before: 268 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 303 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ironbridge Gorge?
Ironbridge Gorge 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 Ironbridge Gorge. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.