Crime in Priorslee: statistics, rates and trends
434 crimes were recorded in Priorslee in the 12 months to August 2026, 57.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Priorslee at a glance
- Crime trends in Priorslee
- Types of crime in Priorslee
- Priorslee compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Priorslee
- What happened after crimes were reported in Priorslee
- Demographics of Priorslee
- Questions about crime in Priorslee
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (217), anti-social behaviour (58) and criminal damage and arson (28) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,716th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Priorslee | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 434 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.5 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,544 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Priorslee peaked in the year to August 2024 (488 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (210). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 90%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 434 | 57.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 487 | 64.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 488 | 64.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 452 | 59.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 299 | 39.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 337 | 44.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 288 | 38.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 210 | 27.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 228 | 30.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 47 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 28 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 31 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 44 |
| September 2025 | 29 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (64% below) and public order (50% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 92 to 58 and public order fell from 32 to 25.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 217 | 28.8 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 7.7 | 15.4 | -37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 3.7 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Public order | 25 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 3.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Priorslee.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Priorslee |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges | 639 | 79.6 | +38% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 887 | 87.0 | +51% |
| Donnington | 622 | 95.0 | +65% |
| The Nedge | 1,570 | 129.5 | +125% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 531 | 78.0 | +35% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,487 | 156.7 | +172% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,349 | 428.8 | +645% |
| Muxton | 507 | 63.1 | +10% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Priorslee over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (91).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 91 |
| On or near Ernest Dawes Avenue | 32 |
| On or near Windy Leasowe | 26 |
| On or near Waterlow Close | 21 |
| On or near Woodhouse Lane | 21 |
| On or near Priors Gate | 18 |
| On or near Eltham Drive | 14 |
| On or near John Earlam Close | 14 |
| On or near Westminster Way | 13 |
| On or near Whitechapel Way | 11 |
Of the 376 crimes in Priorslee with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 58 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 193 | 51.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 18.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 54 | 14.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 17 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Priorslee has an estimated population of 7,544 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.1%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Priorslee average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Priorslee | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 63.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Priorslee a safe place to live?
Priorslee recorded 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,716th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Priorslee?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 217 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (58).
Is crime in Priorslee going up or down?
Recorded crime in Priorslee was down 11% on the year before: 434 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 487 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Priorslee?
About 7,544 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Priorslee?
Priorslee 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.