Crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin): statistics, rates and trends
706 crimes were recorded in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) at a glance
- Crime trends in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
- Types of crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
- Newport (Telford and Wrekin) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
- Streets with the most crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
- Population and deprivation in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
- Questions about crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
- About this data
706 crimes were recorded in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) in the 12 months to July 2026, 51.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 361 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Newport (Telford and Wrekin) has the 1,129th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newport (Telford and Wrekin) | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 706 | 17,325 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.7 | 88.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,649 | 195,952 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,026 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (706). Over the whole period it fell 31%, 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 | 706 | 51.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 738 | 54.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 725 | 53.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 856 | 62.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 951 | 69.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 840 | 61.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 745 | 54.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 950 | 69.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,026 | 75.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 69 |
| June 2026 | 66 |
| May 2026 | 62 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 49 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 74 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 46 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newport (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. The largest increases were in burglary (+71%) and violence and sexual offences (+21%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-70%) and shoplifting (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 361 | 26.4 | 0.77 | +21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 84 | 6.2 | 0.40 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 3.1 | 0.45 | -7% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.0 | 0.85 | +71% |
| Public order | 41 | 3.0 | 0.45 | -34% |
| Other theft | 37 | 2.7 | 0.42 | -35% |
| Shoplifting | 37 | 2.7 | 0.33 | -38% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +19% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.3 | 0.62 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.7 | 0.15 | -70% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -14% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 0.33 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 0.17 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 51.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 11.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 6 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Newport (Telford and Wrekin), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newport (Telford and Wrekin).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport (Telford and Wrekin) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal | 547 | 56.3 | +9% |
| Telford | 15,777 | 95.2 | +84% |
| Albrighton | 294 | 35.2 | -32% |
| Market Drayton | 901 | 70.3 | +36% |
| Stafford | 7,764 | 101.2 | +96% |
| Broseley | 329 | 54.4 | +5% |
| Penkridge | 787 | 79.7 | +54% |
| Codsall | 712 | 53.2 | +3% |
5 areas within Newport (Telford and Wrekin), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Newport West had the highest rate (82.3 per 1,000) and Newport East the lowest (25.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport West | Neighbourhood | 3,863 | 318 | 82.3 |
| Church Aston & Lilleshall | Neighbourhood | 3,438 | 189 | 55.0 |
| Newport South | Neighbourhood | 3,508 | 166 | 47.3 |
| Newport North | Neighbourhood | 3,362 | 115 | 34.2 |
| Newport East | Neighbourhood | 2,778 | 72 | 25.9 |
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 Newport (Telford and Wrekin) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 44 |
| On or near Pitchcroft Lane | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 30 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 27 |
| On or near Audley Park | 18 |
| On or near Lower Bar | 18 |
| On or near New Street | 18 |
| On or near Roddam Court | 17 |
| On or near Drill Hall Place | 16 |
| On or near Supermarket | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newport (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 | 280 | 39.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 132 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 13.6% |
| Not recorded | 84 | 11.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 45 | 6.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 25 | 3.5% |
| Local resolution | 23 | 3.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Newport (Telford and Wrekin) has an estimated population of 13,649. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newport (Telford and Wrekin) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Newport (Telford and Wrekin) a safe place to live?
Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 51.7 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 Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 361 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (84).
Is crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) was down 4% on the year before: 706 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 738 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?
Newport (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 Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.