Crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,460 crimes were recorded in Madeley & Sutton Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill at a glance
- Crime trends in Madeley & Sutton Hill
- Types of crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill
- Madeley & Sutton Hill compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill
- What happened after crimes were reported in Madeley & Sutton Hill
- Population and deprivation in Madeley & Sutton Hill
- Questions about crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill
- About this data
1,460 crimes were recorded in Madeley & Sutton Hill in the 12 months to July 2026, 142.0 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 606 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Madeley & Sutton Hill has the 513th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Madeley & Sutton Hill | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,460 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 142.0 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,281 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill was highest in the year to July 2022 (2,229 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,460). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 1,460 | 142.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,642 | 159.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,603 | 155.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,809 | 176.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,229 | 216.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,109 | 205.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,976 | 192.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,842 | 179.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,920 | 186.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 151 |
| June 2026 | 151 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 107 |
| March 2026 | 117 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 131 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 110 |
| September 2025 | 107 |
| August 2025 | 149 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Madeley & Sutton Hill 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in burglary (+36%) and other theft (+15%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-44%) and vehicle crime (-26%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 606 | 58.9 | 1.72 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 244 | 23.7 | 1.55 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 140 | 13.6 | 2.01 | +2% |
| Other theft | 99 | 9.6 | 1.51 | +15% |
| Burglary | 79 | 7.7 | 2.17 | +36% |
| Public order | 76 | 7.4 | 1.11 | -25% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 5.5 | 0.67 | -44% |
| Drugs | 49 | 4.8 | 1.46 | -17% |
| Other crime | 32 | 3.1 | 1.47 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.7 | 0.55 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 27 | 2.6 | 2.70 | +42% |
| Robbery | 18 | 1.8 | 1.30 | +200% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 0.23 | -64% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 606 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (58.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 41.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 244 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 16.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 42% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 64% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Madeley & Sutton Hill
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Madeley & Sutton Hill, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Madeley & Sutton Hill.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Madeley & Sutton Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside | 915 | 114.5 | -19% |
| Brookside | 431 | 87.5 | -38% |
| Ironbridge Gorge | 268 | 74.2 | -48% |
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 664 | 84.4 | -41% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 492 | 74.3 | -48% |
| The Nedge | 1,480 | 122.1 | -14% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,482 | 156.1 | +10% |
| Lawley | 384 | 43.3 | -70% |
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 Madeley & Sutton Hill over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 146 |
| On or near Supermarket | 102 |
| On or near Southgate | 67 |
| On or near Beckbury Drive | 52 |
| On or near Hall Barn Close | 38 |
| On or near Stonedale | 36 |
| On or near Stanwyck | 35 |
| On or near Shawfield Close | 32 |
| On or near Summerhill | 31 |
| On or near Springmeadow | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Madeley & Sutton Hill 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 | 556 | 38.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 279 | 19.1% |
| Not recorded | 244 | 16.7% |
| Under investigation | 158 | 10.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 3.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.2% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
Madeley & Sutton Hill has an estimated population of 10,281. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Madeley & Sutton Hill sits in decile 2.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Madeley & Sutton Hill |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.0% |
| Social rented homes | 23.7% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 46.4% |
Is Madeley & Sutton Hill a safe place to live?
Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 142.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Madeley & Sutton Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 606 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (244).
Is crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill was down 11% on the year before: 1,460 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,642 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Madeley & Sutton Hill?
Madeley & Sutton Hill 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 Madeley & Sutton Hill. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.