Crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin: statistics, rates and trends
908 crimes were recorded in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin in the 12 months to August 2026, 113.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin at a glance
- Crime trends in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
- Types of crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
- Woodside, Telford and Wrekin compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
- What happened after crimes were reported in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
- Demographics of Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
- Questions about crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (453), anti-social behaviour (131) and shoplifting (86) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 937th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Woodside, Telford and Wrekin | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 908 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 113.7 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,988 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin of any year here (908 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 36%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 908 | 113.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 909 | 113.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,034 | 129.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,182 | 148.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,207 | 151.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,244 | 155.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,275 | 159.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,283 | 160.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,429 | 178.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| July 2026 | 100 |
| June 2026 | 91 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 85 |
| February 2026 | 57 |
| January 2026 | 73 |
| December 2025 | 88 |
| November 2025 | 75 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
Compared with England and Wales, Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (66% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (30% above the national rate) and shoplifting (27% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (46% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 28 to 86, while public order fell from 81 to 44 and other theft fell from 44 to 28.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 453 | 56.7 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 16.4 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 86 | 10.8 | 8.5 | +207% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 8.8 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Public order | 44 | 5.5 | 6.7 | -46% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.5 | 6.4 | -36% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 17 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Woodside, Telford and Wrekin; the highest is Malinslee & Dawley Bank (156.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Lawley (44.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodside, Telford and Wrekin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironbridge Gorge | 259 | 71.7 | -37% |
| Madeley & Sutton Hill | 1,447 | 140.7 | +24% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 515 | 77.8 | -32% |
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 690 | 87.7 | -23% |
| Brookside | 415 | 84.3 | -26% |
| The Nedge | 1,570 | 129.5 | +14% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,487 | 156.7 | +38% |
| Lawley | 392 | 44.2 | -61% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Willowfield” (90).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willowfield | 90 |
| On or near Trevithick Close | 89 |
| On or near Waverley | 71 |
| On or near Warrensway | 58 |
| On or near Wealdstone | 53 |
| On or near Westbourne | 45 |
| On or near Wyvern | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 33 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 31 |
| On or near Wigmores | 30 |
Of the 777 crimes in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin with a recorded outcome, 15% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 131 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 395 | 50.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 120 | 15.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 51 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 50 | 6.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Woodside, Telford and Wrekin has an estimated population of 7,988 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (40%, against 20%), more unemployed residents (6.0%, against 3.4%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (16%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Woodside, Telford and Wrekin average decile 1.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Woodside, Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 31.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Woodside, Telford and Wrekin a safe place to live?
Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 113.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 937th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 453 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin was almost unchanged on the year before: 908 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 909 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Woodside, Telford and Wrekin?
About 7,988 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Woodside, Telford and Wrekin?
Woodside, Telford and Wrekin 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.