Crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill: statistics, rates and trends
1,447 crimes were recorded in Madeley & Sutton Hill in the 12 months to August 2026, 140.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Madeley & Sutton Hill
- Questions about crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (598), anti-social behaviour (233) and criminal damage and arson (145) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 525th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Madeley & Sutton Hill | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,447 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 140.7 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,281 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill of any year here (1,447 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,447 | 140.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,651 | 160.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,582 | 153.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,807 | 175.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,206 | 214.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,108 | 205.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,967 | 191.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,898 | 184.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,863 | 181.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 136 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate), burglary (2.3 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.1 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (43% below) and shoplifting (34% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 57 to 84 and possession of weapons rose from 20 to 26, while drugs fell from 70 to 40 and shoplifting fell from 99 to 57.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 598 | 58.2 | 34.2 | -12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 233 | 22.7 | 15.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 145 | 14.1 | 6.7 | +9% |
| Other theft | 105 | 10.2 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Burglary | 84 | 8.2 | 3.6 | +47% |
| Public order | 77 | 7.5 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 5.5 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.9 | 3.3 | -43% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Other crime | 26 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 2.5 | 1.0 | +30% |
| Robbery | 20 | 1.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Madeley & Sutton Hill; the highest is Malinslee & Dawley Bank (156.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Lawley (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Madeley & Sutton Hill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside | 908 | 113.7 | -19% |
| Brookside | 415 | 84.3 | -40% |
| Ironbridge Gorge | 259 | 71.7 | -49% |
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 690 | 87.7 | -38% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 515 | 77.8 | -45% |
| The Nedge | 1,570 | 129.5 | -8% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,487 | 156.7 | +11% |
| Lawley | 392 | 44.2 | -69% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Madeley & Sutton Hill over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (154).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 154 |
| On or near Supermarket | 94 |
| On or near Southgate | 84 |
| On or near Beckbury Drive | 55 |
| On or near Stonedale | 38 |
| On or near Hall Barn Close | 33 |
| On or near Shawfield Close | 32 |
| On or near Stanwyck | 32 |
| On or near Summerhill | 31 |
| On or near Springmeadow | 29 |
Of the 1,214 crimes in Madeley & Sutton Hill with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 233 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 546 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 286 | 23.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 167 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 73 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 10 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Madeley & Sutton Hill has an estimated population of 10,281 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Madeley & Sutton Hill average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Madeley & Sutton Hill | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 30.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 23.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 26.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 46.4% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Madeley & Sutton Hill a safe place to live?
Madeley & Sutton Hill recorded 140.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 525th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and burglary.
What is the most common crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 598 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (233).
Is crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill going up or down?
Recorded crime in Madeley & Sutton Hill was down 12% on the year before: 1,447 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,651 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Madeley & Sutton Hill?
About 10,281 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Madeley & Sutton Hill?
Madeley & Sutton Hill 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.