Crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin: statistics, rates and trends
915 crimes were recorded in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
- Questions about crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
- About this data
915 crimes were recorded in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin in the 12 months to July 2026, 114.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 455 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Woodside, Telford and Wrekin has the 915th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Woodside, Telford and Wrekin | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 915 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 114.5 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 7,988 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,450 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (892). Over the whole period it fell 37%, 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 | 915 | 114.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 892 | 111.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,075 | 134.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,169 | 146.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,218 | 152.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,267 | 158.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,275 | 159.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,272 | 159.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,450 | 181.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 82 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+219%) and violence and sexual offences (+12%). The largest falls were in public order (-40%) and other theft (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 455 | 57.0 | 1.66 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 16.6 | 1.09 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 83 | 10.4 | 1.25 | +219% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 8.6 | 1.27 | -18% |
| Public order | 47 | 5.9 | 0.89 | -40% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -38% |
| Other crime | 21 | 2.6 | 1.24 | +5% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 2.4 | 0.48 | +27% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.3 | 0.69 | -33% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.4 | 1.42 | -21% |
| Robbery | 8 | 1.0 | 0.74 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 5 | 0.6 | 0.76 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 455 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (57.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 49.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 133 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 14.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 219% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Woodside, Telford and Wrekin 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 down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Woodside, Telford and Wrekin, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Woodside, Telford and Wrekin.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Woodside, Telford and Wrekin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ironbridge Gorge | 268 | 74.2 | -35% |
| Madeley & Sutton Hill | 1,460 | 142.0 | +24% |
| Horsehay & Lightmoor | 492 | 74.3 | -35% |
| Dawley & Aqueduct | 664 | 84.4 | -26% |
| Brookside | 431 | 87.5 | -24% |
| The Nedge | 1,480 | 122.1 | +7% |
| Malinslee & Dawley Bank | 1,482 | 156.1 | +36% |
| Lawley | 384 | 43.3 | -62% |
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 Woodside, Telford and Wrekin over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Willowfield | 97 |
| On or near Trevithick Close | 87 |
| On or near Waverley | 74 |
| On or near Warrensway | 61 |
| On or near Westbourne | 51 |
| On or near Wealdstone | 49 |
| On or near Wyvern | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre | 31 |
| On or near Newcomen Way | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin 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 | 395 | 43.2% |
| Not recorded | 133 | 14.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 123 | 13.4% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 10.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 6.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 2.4% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Woodside, Telford and Wrekin has an estimated population of 7,988. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin sits in decile 1.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Woodside, Telford and Wrekin |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 27.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 35.2% |
| Social rented homes | 24.5% |
| Private rented homes | 40.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 100.0% |
Is Woodside, Telford and Wrekin a safe place to live?
Woodside, Telford and Wrekin recorded 114.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Woodside, Telford and Wrekin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 455 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Woodside, Telford and Wrekin was up 3% on the year before: 915 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 892 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Woodside, Telford and Wrekin?
Woodside, Telford and Wrekin 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 Woodside, Telford and Wrekin. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.