Crime in Priorslee: statistics, rates and trends
420 crimes were recorded in Priorslee in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Priorslee
- Questions about crime in Priorslee
- About this data
420 crimes were recorded in Priorslee in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 205 reports (49% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Priorslee has the 2,793rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Priorslee | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 420 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.7 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,544 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Priorslee was highest in the year to July 2025 (491 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (202). Over the whole period it rose 78%, 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 | 420 | 55.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 491 | 65.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 477 | 63.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 443 | 58.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 317 | 42.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 329 | 43.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 280 | 37.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 202 | 26.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 236 | 31.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 38 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Priorslee 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. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-48%) and burglary (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 205 | 27.2 | 0.79 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 | 6.9 | 0.45 | -48% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 26 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -19% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.4 | 0.54 | -10% |
| Public order | 26 | 3.4 | 0.52 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 3.3 | 0.40 | +150% |
| Drugs | 16 | 2.1 | 0.65 | +7% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -29% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.5 | 0.69 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.27 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.48 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.41 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Priorslee
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Priorslee recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 48.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Priorslee
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Priorslee recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 12.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Priorslee
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Priorslee recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Priorslee
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Priorslee recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Priorslee
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Priorslee recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Priorslee
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Priorslee recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Priorslee
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Priorslee recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Priorslee
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Priorslee recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Priorslee
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Priorslee recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Priorslee
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Priorslee recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Priorslee
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Priorslee recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Priorslee
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Priorslee recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Priorslee
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Priorslee recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Priorslee, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Priorslee.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Priorslee |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Georges | 647 | 80.6 | +45% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 921 | 90.3 | +62% |
| Donnington | 621 | 94.9 | +70% |
| The Nedge | 1,480 | 122.1 | +119% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 535 | 78.5 | +41% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,482 | 156.1 | +180% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,340 | 425.9 | +665% |
| Muxton | 484 | 60.3 | +8% |
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 Priorslee over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Ernest Dawes Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Windy Leasowe | 26 |
| On or near Waterlow Close | 20 |
| On or near Priors Gate | 17 |
| On or near Woodhouse Lane | 16 |
| On or near Eltham Drive | 14 |
| On or near John Earlam Close | 14 |
| On or near Westminster Way | 14 |
| On or near Berkeley Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Priorslee 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 | 182 | 43.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 77 | 18.3% |
| Not recorded | 52 | 12.4% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 11.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Priorslee has an estimated population of 7,544. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Priorslee sits in decile 8.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Priorslee |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.3% |
| Social rented homes | 8.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 |
Is Priorslee a safe place to live?
Priorslee recorded 55.7 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 Priorslee?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (52).
Is crime in Priorslee going up or down?
Recorded crime in Priorslee was down 14% on the year before: 420 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 491 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Priorslee?
Priorslee 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 Priorslee. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.