Crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank: statistics, rates and trends
1,482 crimes were recorded in Malinslee & Dawley Bank in the 12 months to July 2026, 156.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
- Questions about crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
- About this data
1,482 crimes were recorded in Malinslee & Dawley Bank in the 12 months to July 2026, 156.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 626 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Malinslee & Dawley Bank has the 388th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Malinslee & Dawley Bank | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,482 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 156.1 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 9,491 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank was highest in the year to July 2023 (1,947 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (1,471). Over the whole period it fell 19%, 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 | 1,482 | 156.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,491 | 157.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,710 | 180.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,947 | 205.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,639 | 172.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,471 | 155.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,681 | 177.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,788 | 188.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,819 | 191.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 150 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Malinslee & Dawley Bank 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, shoplifting.
The largest increases were in other theft (+31%) and possession of weapons (+14%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-46%) and drugs (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 626 | 66.0 | 1.93 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 216 | 22.8 | 1.48 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 160 | 16.9 | 2.03 | +12% |
| Public order | 112 | 11.8 | 1.78 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 92 | 9.7 | 1.43 | -9% |
| Other theft | 89 | 9.4 | 1.47 | +31% |
| Burglary | 40 | 4.2 | 1.19 | +0% |
| Other crime | 39 | 4.1 | 1.95 | +5% |
| Drugs | 28 | 3.0 | 0.90 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 2.5 | 2.60 | +14% |
| Robbery | 19 | 2.0 | 1.48 | +138% |
| Bicycle theft | 15 | 1.6 | 1.92 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -46% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.9 | 0.56 | +12% |
Violence and sexual offences in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 626 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 216 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 14.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 112 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 138% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Malinslee & Dawley Bank
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Malinslee & Dawley Bank, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Malinslee & Dawley Bank.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawley | 384 | 43.3 | -72% |
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 664 | 84.4 | -46% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,340 | 425.9 | +173% |
| The Nedge | 1,480 | 122.1 | -22% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 492 | 74.3 | -52% |
| Brookside | 431 | 87.5 | -44% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 921 | 90.3 | -42% |
| Ketley | 300 | 84.4 | -46% |
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 Malinslee & Dawley Bank over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 229 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 163 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 108 |
| On or near Supermarket | 62 |
| On or near Sussex Grove | 46 |
| On or near Buxton Road | 34 |
| On or near Brunel Road | 33 |
| On or near Coachwell Close | 33 |
| On or near Church Road | 30 |
| On or near Theme/Adventure Park | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Malinslee & Dawley Bank 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 | 563 | 38.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 266 | 17.9% |
| Not recorded | 216 | 14.6% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 11.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 80 | 5.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 79 | 5.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Malinslee & Dawley Bank has an estimated population of 9,491. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Malinslee & Dawley Bank sits in decile 2.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Malinslee & Dawley Bank |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.9% |
| Social rented homes | 34.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.3 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 35.1% |
Is Malinslee & Dawley Bank a safe place to live?
Malinslee & Dawley Bank recorded 156.1 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 Malinslee & Dawley Bank?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 626 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (216).
Is crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank going up or down?
Recorded crime in Malinslee & Dawley Bank was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,482 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,491 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Malinslee & Dawley Bank?
Malinslee & Dawley Bank 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 Malinslee & Dawley Bank. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.