Crime in Oakengates & Ketley Bank: statistics, rates and trends
887 crimes were recorded in Oakengates & Ketley Bank in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Oakengates & Ketley Bank at a glance
- Crime trends in Oakengates & Ketley Bank
- Types of crime in Oakengates & Ketley Bank
- Oakengates & Ketley Bank compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Oakengates & Ketley Bank
- What happened after crimes were reported in Oakengates & Ketley Bank
- Demographics of Oakengates & Ketley Bank
- Questions about crime in Oakengates & Ketley Bank
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (342), anti-social behaviour (144) and criminal damage and arson (76) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,601st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Oakengates & Ketley Bank | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 887 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.0 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,200 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Oakengates & Ketley Bank peaked in the year to August 2019 (966 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (846). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 1%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 887 | 87.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 873 | 85.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 846 | 82.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 867 | 85.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 907 | 88.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 916 | 89.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 915 | 89.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 966 | 94.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 874 | 85.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 74 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 56 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 60 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 62 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 87 |
Compared with England and Wales, Oakengates & Ketley Bank recorded notably more burglary (55% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (52% below) and vehicle crime (45% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 58 to 76, while shoplifting fell from 65 to 41 and vehicle crime fell from 38 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 342 | 33.5 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 144 | 14.1 | 15.4 | -3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +31% |
| Other theft | 70 | 6.9 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Burglary | 56 | 5.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 47 | 4.6 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 41 | 4.0 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Drugs | 29 | 2.8 | 3.3 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.7 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Robbery | 14 | 1.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Oakengates & Ketley 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 Oakengates & Ketley Bank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketley | 284 | 79.9 | -8% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,349 | 428.8 | +393% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 531 | 78.0 | -10% |
| St Georges | 639 | 79.6 | -8% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 711 | 61.9 | -29% |
| Lawley | 392 | 44.2 | -49% |
| Donnington | 622 | 95.0 | +9% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,487 | 156.7 | +80% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Oakengates & Ketley Bank 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 Oakengates Bus Station | 36 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 36 |
| On or near Buttery Grove | 31 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 31 |
| On or near Cricketers Drive | 30 |
| On or near Oak Trees Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Church Parade | 24 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 23 |
| On or near Greyhound Hill | 20 |
Of the 743 crimes in Oakengates & Ketley Bank with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 144 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 333 | 44.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 22.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 109 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 49 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
Oakengates & Ketley Bank has an estimated population of 10,200 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Oakengates & Ketley Bank average decile 4.6 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Oakengates & Ketley Bank | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Oakengates & Ketley Bank a safe place to live?
Oakengates & Ketley Bank recorded 87.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,601st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Oakengates & Ketley Bank?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 342 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (144).
Is crime in Oakengates & Ketley Bank going up or down?
Recorded crime in Oakengates & Ketley Bank was up 2% on the year before: 887 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 873 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Oakengates & Ketley Bank?
About 10,200 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Oakengates & Ketley Bank?
Oakengates & Ketley 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.