Crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank: statistics, rates and trends
1,487 crimes were recorded in Malinslee & Dawley Bank in the 12 months to August 2026, 156.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank at a glance
- Crime trends in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
- Types of crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
- Malinslee & Dawley Bank compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
- What happened after crimes were reported in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
- Demographics of Malinslee & Dawley Bank
- Questions about crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (628), anti-social behaviour (216) and shoplifting (180) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 384th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,487 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.7 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,491 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank peaked in the year to August 2023 (1,945 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (1,443). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,487 | 156.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,510 | 159.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,655 | 174.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,945 | 204.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,713 | 180.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,443 | 152.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,635 | 172.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,850 | 194.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,773 | 186.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 155 |
| July 2026 | 172 |
| June 2026 | 150 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 91 |
| March 2026 | 118 |
| February 2026 | 117 |
| January 2026 | 126 |
| December 2025 | 111 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 114 |
| September 2025 | 120 |
Compared with England and Wales, Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded notably more possession of weapons (2.4 times the national rate), shoplifting (2.2 times the national rate) and other crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less drugs (23% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 139 to 180 and other theft rose from 68 to 85, while drugs fell from 44 to 24 and public order fell from 128 to 104.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 628 | 66.2 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 22.8 | 15.4 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 180 | 19.0 | 8.5 | +29% |
| Public order | 104 | 11.0 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 10.0 | 6.7 | -7% |
| Other theft | 85 | 9.0 | 6.4 | +25% |
| Other crime | 40 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +5% |
| Burglary | 37 | 3.9 | 3.6 | -3% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.5 | 3.3 | -45% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Robbery | 21 | 2.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Malinslee & Dawley Bank; the highest is Overdale & The Rock (428.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Lawley (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawley | 392 | 44.2 | -72% |
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 690 | 87.7 | -44% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,349 | 428.8 | +174% |
| The Nedge | 1,570 | 129.5 | -17% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 515 | 77.8 | -50% |
| Brookside | 415 | 84.3 | -46% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 887 | 87.0 | -44% |
| Ketley | 284 | 79.9 | -49% |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Malinslee & Dawley Bank over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (226).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 226 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 162 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 107 |
| On or near Supermarket | 64 |
| On or near Sussex Grove | 51 |
| On or near Brunel Road | 42 |
| On or near Buxton Road | 35 |
| On or near Coachwell Close | 32 |
| On or near Church Road | 30 |
| On or near Withywood Drive | 30 |
Of the 1,271 crimes in Malinslee & Dawley Bank with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 216 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 560 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 268 | 21.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 169 | 13.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 84 | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 72 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 44 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Malinslee & Dawley Bank has an estimated population of 9,491 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (34%, against 17%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Malinslee & Dawley Bank average decile 2.3 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 18.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 34.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 35.1% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Malinslee & Dawley Bank a safe place to live?
Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 156.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 384th 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 shoplifting.
What is the most common crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 628 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (216).
Is crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank going up or down?
Recorded crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank was down 2% on the year before: 1,487 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,510 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Malinslee & Dawley Bank?
About 9,491 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Malinslee & Dawley Bank?
Malinslee & Dawley Bank 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.