Crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench: statistics, rates and trends
535 crimes were recorded in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench at a glance
- Crime trends in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
- Types of crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
- Wrockwardine Wood & Trench compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
- Population and deprivation in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
- Questions about crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
- About this data
535 crimes were recorded in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 258 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Wrockwardine Wood & Trench has the 1,910th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Wrockwardine Wood & Trench | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 535 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.5 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 6,812 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench was highest in the year to July 2018 (687 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (535). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 535 | 78.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 553 | 81.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 540 | 79.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 629 | 92.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 659 | 96.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 603 | 88.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 609 | 89.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 614 | 90.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 687 | 100.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 60 |
| May 2026 | 40 |
| April 2026 | 45 |
| March 2026 | 56 |
| February 2026 | 43 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 38 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 40 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench 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 other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+17%) and other theft (+13%). The largest falls were in drugs (-69%) and anti-social behaviour (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 258 | 37.9 | 1.11 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 12.2 | 0.79 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 7.2 | 1.06 | +17% |
| Public order | 37 | 5.4 | 0.82 | +12% |
| Other theft | 34 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +13% |
| Other crime | 21 | 3.1 | 1.46 | +17% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.6 | 0.19 | +175% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -29% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.5 | 0.45 | -69% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.3 | 0.27 | -47% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 1.0 | 1.06 | +40% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.54 | +200% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +200% |
Violence and sexual offences in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (37.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 48.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 69% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 9 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 down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench 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 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Wrockwardine Wood & Trench, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Wrockwardine Wood & Trench.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wrockwardine Wood & Trench |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnington | 621 | 94.9 | +21% |
| Oakengates & Ketley Bank | 921 | 90.3 | +15% |
| St Georges | 647 | 80.6 | +3% |
| Muxton | 484 | 60.3 | -23% |
| Ketley | 300 | 84.4 | +8% |
| Hadley & Leegomery | 708 | 61.6 | -22% |
| Overdale & The Rock | 1,340 | 425.9 | +442% |
| Priorslee | 420 | 55.7 | -29% |
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 Wrockwardine Wood & Trench over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 46 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Lennock Road | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Malcolm Davies Drive | 20 |
| On or near Clock Tower Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Dickins Road | 19 |
| On or near Chapel Grove | 18 |
| On or near Capewell Road | 17 |
| On or near Maple Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench 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 | 219 | 40.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 104 | 19.4% |
| Not recorded | 83 | 15.5% |
| Under investigation | 65 | 12.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 3.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.4% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.9% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench has an estimated population of 6,812. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Wrockwardine Wood & Trench |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.4% |
| Social rented homes | 15.9% |
| Private rented homes | 19.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Wrockwardine Wood & Trench a safe place to live?
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench recorded 78.5 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 Wrockwardine Wood & Trench?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 258 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wrockwardine Wood & Trench was down 3% on the year before: 535 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 553 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Wrockwardine Wood & Trench?
Wrockwardine Wood & Trench 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 Wrockwardine Wood & Trench. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.