Crime in Lawley: statistics, rates and trends
392 crimes were recorded in Lawley in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (201), anti-social behaviour (59) and other theft (30) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,287th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Lawley | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 392 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.2 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,873 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Lawley of any year here (392 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 101%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 392 | 44.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 310 | 34.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 318 | 35.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 234 | 26.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 314 | 35.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 302 | 34.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 320 | 36.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 281 | 31.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 195 | 22.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (61% below) and anti-social behaviour (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 22 to 30 and violence and sexual offences rose from 156 to 201.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 201 | 22.7 | 34.2 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 6.6 | 15.4 | +26% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.4 | 6.4 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 | 3.0 | 6.7 | +8% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.6 | 6.7 | +15% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 4 | 0.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Lawley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Lawley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,349 | 428.8 | +871% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,487 | 156.7 | +255% |
| Ketley | 284 | 79.9 | +81% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 515 | 77.8 | +76% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 887 | 87.0 | +97% |
| Arleston & College | 1,045 | 131.0 | +196% |
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 690 | 87.7 | +99% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 711 | 61.9 | +40% |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Lawley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Barrack Close” (22).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Barrack Close | 22 |
| On or near Wooley Road | 21 |
| On or near Ralphs Close | 17 |
| On or near Daker Row | 15 |
| On or near Roberts Drive | 14 |
| On or near Highfield | 12 |
| On or near Strawberry Moor | 12 |
| On or near Walkiss Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Davenham Walk | 9 |
| On or near Dobbins Lane | 8 |
Of the 333 crimes in Lawley with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 59 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 52.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 18.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Lawley has an estimated population of 8,873 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.7%, against 23.3%), a younger population (6.6%, against 18.9%) and fewer retired residents (8.5%, against 21.6%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Lawley average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Lawley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 26.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 6.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 77.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 8.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Lawley a safe place to live?
Lawley recorded 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,287th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Lawley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 201 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Lawley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Lawley was up 26% on the year before: 392 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 310 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Lawley?
About 8,873 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 6.6% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Lawley?
Lawley 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.