Crime in Ketley: statistics, rates and trends
300 crimes were recorded in Ketley in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
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300 crimes were recorded in Ketley in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 112 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Ketley has the 1,683rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ketley | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 300 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.4 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,553 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ketley was highest in the year to July 2024 (365 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (254). Over the whole period it rose 4%, 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 | 300 | 84.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 287 | 80.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 365 | 102.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 254 | 71.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 309 | 87.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 324 | 91.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 307 | 86.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 296 | 83.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 289 | 81.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 37 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ketley 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 burglary, other crime.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+19%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-43%) and public order (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 112 | 31.5 | 0.92 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 10.4 | 0.68 | -16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 7.9 | 1.16 | +65% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 7.6 | 0.92 | -43% |
| Other theft | 24 | 6.8 | 1.06 | +33% |
| Burglary | 22 | 6.2 | 1.75 | +120% |
| Public order | 14 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -39% |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.8 | 1.33 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 2.5 | 0.51 | -44% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.0 | 0.60 | +17% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.4 | 1.04 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.8 | 0.87 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.3 | 0.34 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.3 | 0.17 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ketley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ketley recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 37.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ketley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ketley recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ketley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ketley recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ketley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ketley recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ketley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ketley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ketley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ketley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ketley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ketley recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ketley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ketley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ketley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ketley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ketley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ketley recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ketley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ketley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ketley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ketley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ketley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ketley 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 with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ketley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ketley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Ketley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ketley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ketley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 921 | 90.3 | +7% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,340 | 425.9 | +404% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 708 | 61.6 | -27% |
| Arleston & College | 1,071 | 134.2 | +59% |
| Lawley | 384 | 43.3 | -49% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 535 | 78.5 | -7% |
| Apley Castle | 221 | 60.4 | -28% |
| St Georges | 647 | 80.6 | -5% |
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 Ketley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sutherland Close | 47 |
| On or near Castle View | 36 |
| On or near Princess Square | 23 |
| On or near School Lane | 20 |
| On or near Seven Hills Place | 18 |
| On or near Pauline Close | 15 |
| On or near Riddings Close | 12 |
| On or near Orchard Close | 10 |
| On or near Skylark View | 10 |
| On or near Low Valley Close | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ketley 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 | 112 | 37.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 21.3% |
| Not recorded | 37 | 12.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 9.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 7.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 6.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Ketley has an estimated population of 3,553. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ketley sits in decile 4.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ketley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.8% |
| Social rented homes | 24.2% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.5 |
Is Ketley a safe place to live?
Ketley recorded 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Ketley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Ketley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ketley was up 5% on the year before: 300 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 287 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ketley?
Ketley 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 Ketley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.