Crime in St Georges: statistics, rates and trends
647 crimes were recorded in St Georges in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in St Georges at a glance
- Crime trends in St Georges
- Types of crime in St Georges
- St Georges compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in St Georges
- What happened after crimes were reported in St Georges
- Population and deprivation in St Georges
- Questions about crime in St Georges
- About this data
647 crimes were recorded in St Georges in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 264 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, St Georges has the 1,829th highest crime rate.
| Measure | St Georges | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 647 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.6 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,024 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in St Georges was highest in the year to July 2020 (818 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (576). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 647 | 80.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 612 | 76.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 576 | 71.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 646 | 80.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 791 | 98.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 781 | 97.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 818 | 101.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 794 | 99.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 755 | 94.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 38 |
| April 2026 | 59 |
| March 2026 | 51 |
| February 2026 | 44 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 45 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 64 |
| September 2025 | 53 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in St Georges 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 other theft (+39%) and public order (+32%). The largest falls were in other crime (-62%) and shoplifting (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 264 | 32.9 | 0.96 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 86 | 10.7 | 0.70 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 62 | 7.7 | 0.93 | -17% |
| Other theft | 50 | 6.2 | 0.97 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 47 | 5.9 | 0.86 | +4% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.6 | 0.69 | +32% |
| Drugs | 24 | 3.0 | 0.91 | +0% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.9 | 0.81 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.0 | 0.40 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.7 | 1.80 | -7% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.6 | 1.20 | +550% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.1 | 0.53 | -62% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in St Georges
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. St Georges recorded 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in St Georges
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. St Georges recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in St Georges
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. St Georges recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in St Georges
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. St Georges recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in St Georges
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. St Georges recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in St Georges
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. St Georges recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in St Georges
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. St Georges recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in St Georges
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. St Georges recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in St Georges
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. St Georges recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in St Georges
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. St Georges recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in St Georges
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. St Georges recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 550% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in St Georges
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. St Georges recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 62% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in St Georges
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. St Georges recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in St Georges
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. St Georges recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to St Georges, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to St Georges.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs St Georges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priorslee | 420 | 55.7 | -31% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 921 | 90.3 | +12% |
| Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | 535 | 78.5 | -3% |
| Donnington | 621 | 94.9 | +18% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,340 | 425.9 | +428% |
| Ketley | 300 | 84.4 | +5% |
| Muxton | 484 | 60.3 | -25% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,482 | 156.1 | +94% |
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 St Georges over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Castle Mews | 36 |
| On or near Wilkinson Close | 26 |
| On or near Park Close | 23 |
| On or near Hollybirch Grove | 22 |
| On or near Colliers Close | 20 |
| On or near Morden Close | 19 |
| On or near Jabe Davies Close | 18 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 17 |
| On or near Butlers Court | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in St Georges 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 | 271 | 41.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 119 | 18.4% |
| Not recorded | 86 | 13.3% |
| Under investigation | 85 | 13.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 2.0% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
St Georges has an estimated population of 8,024. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in St Georges sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | St Georges |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 58.8% |
| Social rented homes | 20.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is St Georges a safe place to live?
St Georges recorded 80.6 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 St Georges?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 264 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (86).
Is crime in St Georges going up or down?
Recorded crime in St Georges was up 6% on the year before: 647 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 612 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers St Georges?
St Georges 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 St Georges. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.