Crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin: statistics, rates and trends
318 crimes were recorded in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
- Questions about crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
- About this data
318 crimes were recorded in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 159 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Newport West, Telford and Wrekin has the 1,761st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newport West, Telford and Wrekin | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 318 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.3 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,863 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin was highest in the year to July 2018 (487 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (309). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 318 | 82.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 309 | 80.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 350 | 90.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 409 | 105.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 479 | 124.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 383 | 99.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 331 | 85.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 393 | 101.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 487 | 126.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin 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 possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+38%) and public order (+12%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and anti-social behaviour (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 41.2 | 1.20 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 9.3 | 0.61 | -33% |
| Public order | 29 | 7.5 | 1.13 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 6.7 | 0.81 | -46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +0% |
| Other theft | 17 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +31% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +40% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.6 | 0.48 | -45% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.3 | 0.37 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.3 | 1.33 | +67% |
| Robbery | 4 | 1.0 | 0.77 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.8 | 0.46 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.8 | 0.16 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (41.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 50.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Newport West, Telford and Wrekin, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newport West, Telford and Wrekin.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport West, Telford and Wrekin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport South | 166 | 47.3 | -43% |
| Newport North | 115 | 34.2 | -58% |
| Church Aston & Lilleshall | 189 | 55.0 | -33% |
| Edgmond | 113 | 30.8 | -63% |
| Muxton | 484 | 60.3 | -27% |
| Donnington | 621 | 94.9 | +15% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 535 | 78.5 | -5% |
| St Georges | 647 | 80.6 | -2% |
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 Newport West, Telford and Wrekin over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 27 |
| On or near Audley Park | 18 |
| On or near Lower Bar | 18 |
| On or near New Street | 18 |
| On or near Roddam Court | 17 |
| On or near Stafford Street | 15 |
| On or near Adams Crescent | 13 |
| On or near Clemmett Close | 11 |
| On or near St Marys Street | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin 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 | 130 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 54 | 17.0% |
| Not recorded | 36 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 11.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 6.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 2.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
Newport West, Telford and Wrekin has an estimated population of 3,863. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newport West, Telford and Wrekin |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.4% |
| Social rented homes | 12.3% |
| Private rented homes | 28.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Newport West, Telford and Wrekin a safe place to live?
Newport West, Telford and Wrekin recorded 82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 Newport West, Telford and Wrekin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (36).
Is crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport West, Telford and Wrekin was up 3% on the year before: 318 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 309 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newport West, Telford and Wrekin?
Newport West, Telford and Wrekin 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 Newport West, Telford and Wrekin. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.