Crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin): statistics, rates and trends
735 crimes were recorded in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
- Questions about crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (373), anti-social behaviour (88) and criminal damage and arson (48) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,081st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Newport (Telford and Wrekin) | Telford and Wrekin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 735 | 17,406 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.9 | 88.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 13,649 | 195,952 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,016 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (723). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 735 | 53.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 723 | 53.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 729 | 53.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 842 | 61.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 952 | 69.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 850 | 62.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 728 | 53.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 960 | 70.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,016 | 74.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (72% below) and anti-social behaviour (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 24 to 44 and violence and sexual offences rose from 299 to 373, while shoplifting fell from 61 to 32 and other theft fell from 56 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 373 | 27.3 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 88 | 6.4 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Burglary | 44 | 3.2 | 3.6 | +83% |
| Public order | 43 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 38 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 2.3 | 8.5 | -48% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Newport (Telford and Wrekin); the highest is Stafford (104.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Albrighton (35.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport (Telford and Wrekin) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal | 563 | 58.0 | +8% |
| Telford | 15,813 | 95.4 | +77% |
| Albrighton | 296 | 35.5 | -34% |
| Market Drayton | 872 | 68.0 | +26% |
| Stafford | 8,015 | 104.5 | +94% |
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | -1% |
| Penkridge | 793 | 80.3 | +49% |
| Codsall | 718 | 53.6 | 0% |
Of the 5 areas within Newport (Telford and Wrekin), Newport West had the highest crime rate (83.1 per 1,000) and Newport East the lowest (27.4), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport West | Neighbourhood | 3,863 | 321 | 83.1 |
| Church Aston & Lilleshall | Neighbourhood | 3,438 | 200 | 58.2 |
| Newport South | Neighbourhood | 3,508 | 178 | 50.7 |
| Newport North | Neighbourhood | 3,362 | 118 | 35.1 |
| Newport East | Neighbourhood | 2,778 | 76 | 27.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Pitchcroft Lane | 32 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 28 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 26 |
| On or near New Street | 21 |
| On or near Audley Park | 18 |
| On or near Lower Bar | 18 |
| On or near Supermarket | 18 |
| On or near Palisade Close | 17 |
| On or near Roddam Court | 17 |
Of the 647 crimes in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 88 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 278 | 43.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 146 | 22.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 100 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 4.5% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 20 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Newport (Telford and Wrekin) has an estimated population of 13,649 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), less social housing (10%, against 17%) and more students (11.1%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newport (Telford and Wrekin) average decile 8.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Newport (Telford and Wrekin) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 11.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newport (Telford and Wrekin) a safe place to live?
Newport (Telford and Wrekin) recorded 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,081st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 373 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (88).
Is crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) was up 2% on the year before: 735 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 723 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?
About 13,649 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?
Newport (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.