Crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin: statistics, rates and trends
321 crimes were recorded in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin at a glance
- Crime trends in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
- Types of crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
- Newport West, Telford and Wrekin compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
- Demographics of Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
- Questions about crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (156), anti-social behaviour (39) and public order (29) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,735th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Newport West, Telford and Wrekin | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 321 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.1 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,863 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin peaked in the year to August 2018 (482 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (294). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 321 | 83.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 294 | 76.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 355 | 91.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 410 | 106.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 466 | 120.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 397 | 102.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 320 | 82.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 395 | 102.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 482 | 124.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 19 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 29 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| February 2026 | 33 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 26 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (34% below) and shoplifting (23% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 110 to 156 and public order rose from 23 to 29, while shoplifting fell from 46 to 25 and anti-social behaviour fell from 50 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 156 | 40.4 | 34.2 | +42% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 10.1 | 15.4 | -22% |
| Public order | 29 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +26% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 6.5 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 5.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 16 | 4.1 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Newport West, Telford and Wrekin; the highest is Donnington, Telford and Wrekin (95.0 per 1,000) and the lowest Edgmond, Telford and Wrekin (29.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport West, Telford and Wrekin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport South | 178 | 50.7 | -39% |
| Newport North | 118 | 35.1 | -58% |
| Church Aston & Lilleshall | 200 | 58.2 | -30% |
| Edgmond | 107 | 29.1 | -65% |
| Muxton | 507 | 63.1 | -24% |
| Donnington | 622 | 95.0 | +14% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 531 | 78.0 | -6% |
| St Georges | 639 | 79.6 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 38 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near New Street | 21 |
| On or near Audley Park | 18 |
| On or near Lower Bar | 18 |
| On or near Roddam Court | 17 |
| On or near Adams Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Stafford Street | 13 |
| On or near St Marys Street | 12 |
| On or near Clemmett Close | 11 |
Of the 282 crimes in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 124 | 44.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 59 | 20.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 11.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 24 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Newport West, Telford and Wrekin has an estimated population of 3,863 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more students (13.9%, against 7.9%), more private renting (28%, against 20%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newport West, Telford and Wrekin average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newport West, Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 13.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 28.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newport West, Telford and Wrekin a safe place to live?
Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,735th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 156 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (39).
Is crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin was up 9% on the year before: 321 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 294 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newport West, Telford and Wrekin?
About 3,863 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newport West, Telford and Wrekin?
Newport West, Telford and Wrekin 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.