Crime in Overdale & The Rock: statistics, rates and trends
1,340 crimes were recorded in Overdale & The Rock in the 12 months to July 2026, 425.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Overdale & The Rock at a glance
- Crime trends in Overdale & The Rock
- Types of crime in Overdale & The Rock
- Overdale & The Rock compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Overdale & The Rock
- What happened after crimes were reported in Overdale & The Rock
- Population and deprivation in Overdale & The Rock
- Questions about crime in Overdale & The Rock
- About this data
1,340 crimes were recorded in Overdale & The Rock in the 12 months to July 2026, 425.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 474 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Overdale & The Rock has the 29th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Overdale & The Rock | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,340 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 425.9 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 3,146 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Overdale & The Rock was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,937 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,340). Over the whole period it fell 20%, 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 | 1,340 | 425.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,450 | 460.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,414 | 449.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,748 | 555.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,724 | 548.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,430 | 454.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,574 | 500.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,937 | 615.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,673 | 531.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 110 |
| June 2026 | 117 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 122 |
| February 2026 | 116 |
| January 2026 | 124 |
| December 2025 | 126 |
| November 2025 | 104 |
| October 2025 | 111 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 109 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Overdale & The Rock 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, shoplifting, anti-social behaviour.
The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+20%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-85%) and other theft (-32%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 474 | 150.7 | 4.40 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 356 | 113.2 | 13.66 | -25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 158 | 50.2 | 3.27 | +10% |
| Public order | 91 | 28.9 | 4.35 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 74 | 23.5 | 3.47 | -4% |
| Other theft | 49 | 15.6 | 2.44 | -32% |
| Drugs | 45 | 14.3 | 4.37 | +2% |
| Robbery | 23 | 7.3 | 5.41 | +92% |
| Other crime | 20 | 6.4 | 3.01 | -26% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 4.8 | 4.91 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 4.5 | 0.90 | +56% |
| Burglary | 13 | 4.1 | 1.17 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.3 | 1.54 | -85% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.3 | 0.75 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Overdale & The Rock
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Overdale & The Rock recorded 474 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (150.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 35.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Overdale & The Rock
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Overdale & The Rock recorded 356 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (113.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 26.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Overdale & The Rock
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Overdale & The Rock recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Overdale & The Rock
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Overdale & The Rock recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (28.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Overdale & The Rock
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Overdale & The Rock recorded 74 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Overdale & The Rock
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Overdale & The Rock recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 32% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Overdale & The Rock
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Overdale & The Rock recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Overdale & The Rock
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Overdale & The Rock recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 92% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Overdale & The Rock
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Overdale & The Rock recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Overdale & The Rock
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Overdale & The Rock recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Overdale & The Rock
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Overdale & The Rock recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Overdale & The Rock
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Overdale & The Rock recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Overdale & The Rock
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Overdale & The Rock recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 85% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Overdale & The Rock
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Overdale & The Rock recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Overdale & The Rock, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Overdale & The Rock.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Overdale & The Rock |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ketley | 300 | 84.4 | -80% |
| Lawley | 384 | 43.3 | -90% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 921 | 90.3 | -79% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,482 | 156.1 | -63% |
| Arleston & College | 1,071 | 134.2 | -68% |
| St Georges | 647 | 80.6 | -81% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 708 | 61.6 | -86% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 535 | 78.5 | -82% |
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 Overdale & The Rock over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 583 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 261 |
| On or near Telford Bus Station | 175 |
| On or near Grove Road | 50 |
| On or near Ercall View | 31 |
| On or near Cedar Close | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Charlecote Park | 27 |
| On or near Blackbird Close | 17 |
| On or near Hill Road | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Overdale & The Rock 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 | 390 | 29.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 297 | 22.2% |
| Not recorded | 158 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 139 | 10.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 134 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 84 | 6.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 76 | 5.7% |
| Local resolution | 45 | 3.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.1% |
Overdale & The Rock has an estimated population of 3,146. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Overdale & The Rock sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Overdale & The Rock |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 66.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.4% |
| Social rented homes | 15.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
Is Overdale & The Rock a safe place to live?
Overdale & The Rock recorded 425.9 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 Overdale & The Rock?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 474 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (356).
Is crime in Overdale & The Rock going up or down?
Recorded crime in Overdale & The Rock was down 8% on the year before: 1,340 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,450 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Overdale & The Rock?
Overdale & The Rock 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 Overdale & The Rock. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.