Crime in Lawley: statistics, rates and trends
384 crimes were recorded in Lawley in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before.
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384 crimes were recorded in Lawley in the 12 months to July 2026, 43.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 203 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Lawley has the 3,326th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Lawley | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 384 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.3 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,873 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Lawley was highest in the year to July 2026 (384 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (183). Over the whole period it rose 110%, 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 | 384 | 43.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 300 | 33.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 319 | 36.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 235 | 26.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 304 | 34.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 314 | 35.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 313 | 35.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 286 | 32.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 183 | 20.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 33 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 37 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Lawley 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 other theft (+55%) and violence and sexual offences (+40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 203 | 22.9 | 0.67 | +40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 5.9 | 0.38 | -2% |
| Other theft | 31 | 3.5 | 0.55 | +55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +13% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.4 | 0.72 | +200% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.3 | 0.34 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.25 | -8% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +12% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.41 | +200% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.3 | 0.10 | +0% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -75% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Lawley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Lawley recorded 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 52.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Lawley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Lawley recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Lawley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Lawley recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Lawley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Lawley recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Lawley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Lawley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Lawley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Lawley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Lawley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Lawley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Lawley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Lawley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Lawley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Lawley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Lawley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Lawley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Lawley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Lawley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Lawley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Lawley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Lawley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Lawley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, 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 Lawley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Lawley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 Lawley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Lawley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lawley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,340 | 425.9 | +884% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,482 | 156.1 | +261% |
| Ketley | 300 | 84.4 | +95% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 492 | 74.3 | +72% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 921 | 90.3 | +109% |
| Arleston & College | 1,071 | 134.2 | +210% |
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 664 | 84.4 | +95% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 708 | 61.6 | +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 Lawley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barrack Close | 22 |
| On or near Ralphs Close | 17 |
| On or near Wooley Road | 17 |
| On or near Daker Row | 14 |
| On or near Walkiss Crescent | 14 |
| On or near Roberts Drive | 13 |
| On or near Highfield | 11 |
| On or near Davenham Walk | 10 |
| On or near Strawberry Moor | 10 |
| On or near Dobbins Lane | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Lawley 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 | 183 | 47.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 14.8% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 10.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Lawley has an estimated population of 8,873. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Lawley sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Lawley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 |
Is Lawley a safe place to live?
Lawley recorded 43.3 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 Lawley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 203 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Lawley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lawley was up 28% on the year before: 384 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 300 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Lawley?
Lawley 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 Lawley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.