Crime in The Nedge: statistics, rates and trends
1,570 crimes were recorded in The Nedge in the 12 months to August 2026, 129.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in The Nedge at a glance
- Crime trends in The Nedge
- Types of crime in The Nedge
- The Nedge compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in The Nedge
- What happened after crimes were reported in The Nedge
- Demographics of The Nedge
- Questions about crime in The Nedge
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (591), shoplifting (286) and anti-social behaviour (184) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 688th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | The Nedge | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,570 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 129.5 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -7% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 12,119 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in The Nedge peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,696 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,428). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,570 | 129.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,696 | 139.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,428 | 117.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,480 | 122.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,471 | 121.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,506 | 124.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,568 | 129.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,562 | 128.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,559 | 128.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 191 |
| July 2026 | 172 |
| June 2026 | 163 |
| May 2026 | 104 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 117 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 124 |
| December 2025 | 125 |
| November 2025 | 101 |
| October 2025 | 147 |
| September 2025 | 117 |
Compared with England and Wales, The Nedge recorded notably more shoplifting (2.8 times the national rate), other crime (2.0 times the national rate) and possession of weapons (79% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (26% below) and vehicle crime (22% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 39 to 68 and vehicle crime rose from 34 to 47, while criminal damage and arson fell from 99 to 68 and burglary fell from 46 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 591 | 48.8 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 286 | 23.6 | 8.5 | -23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 184 | 15.2 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 103 | 8.5 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Other theft | 91 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 5.6 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Drugs | 68 | 5.6 | 3.3 | +74% |
| Other crime | 51 | 4.2 | 2.1 | +9% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 3.9 | 5.0 | +38% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.6 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 1.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than The Nedge; the highest is Overdale & The Rock (428.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Priorslee (57.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs The Nedge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside | 415 | 84.3 | -35% |
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 690 | 87.7 | -32% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,487 | 156.7 | +21% |
| Priorslee | 434 | 57.5 | -56% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 515 | 77.8 | -40% |
| Madeley & Sutton Hill | 1,447 | 140.7 | +9% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,349 | 428.8 | +231% |
| Woodside | 908 | 113.7 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 48% of the crime recorded in The Nedge over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Grange Close” (326).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grange Close | 326 |
| On or near Brookside Avenue | 61 |
| On or near Hollinsgate | 61 |
| On or near Grange Avenue | 58 |
| On or near Havenwood | 53 |
| On or near Calverhall | 47 |
| On or near Dodmoor Grange | 42 |
| On or near Catherton | 36 |
| On or near Castlecroft | 35 |
| On or near Boulton Grange | 32 |
Of the 1,386 crimes in The Nedge with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 184 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 554 | 40.0% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 256 | 18.5% | 11.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 243 | 17.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 122 | 8.8% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 5.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 69 | 5.0% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 46 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 8 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
The Nedge has an estimated population of 12,119 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (27%, against 20%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up The Nedge average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | The Nedge | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is The Nedge a safe place to live?
The Nedge recorded 129.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 688th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in The Nedge?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 591 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (286).
Is crime in The Nedge going up or down?
Recorded crime in The Nedge was down 7% on the year before: 1,570 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,696 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of The Nedge?
About 12,119 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers The Nedge?
The Nedge 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.