Telford and Wrekin Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Telford and Wrekin, the November 2024 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 people translates to a daily risk of encountering crime at a rate of 46 incidents per day. This rate is 6.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a difference that, while modest, reflects a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime in this area. The most common crimes reported in November were violence and sexual offences (40.9% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.9%) and shoplifting (12.6%). These figures align with the seasonal context of November, which includes darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and the early stages of Black Friday shopping. The high proportion of violent crimes may partly explain the elevated share of this category compared to the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.6 per 1,000 (12% below Telford and Wrekin's rate). Anti-social behaviour, however, is lower than the UK average (19% below), suggesting a possible community focus on managing public conduct. Shoplifting also exceeds the UK average by 30%, a figure that may be influenced by the proximity of retail hubs to areas with higher foot traffic during the shopping season. The overall crime profile for Telford and Wrekin in November suggests a balance between localised spikes in specific categories and a broader trend of lower-than-average crime rates in several key areas.

November 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns for Telford and Wrekin. Robbery incidents surged by 600%, rising from 1 to 7 cases—a stark increase that may be linked to Bonfire Night events, which often draw larger crowds and create opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 71.4%, dropping from 7 to 2 cases, potentially due to colder weather reducing outdoor activity and the likelihood of such crimes. The drug-related crime category also rose sharply, with a 64.7% increase from 34 to 56 incidents, a change that could reflect seasonal trends in substance use or distribution. In contrast, anti-social behaviour remained below the UK average (19% lower), with 179 incidents reported. This suggests local initiatives or community engagement efforts may be effectively mitigating such behaviour. Shoplifting, which accounted for 12.6% of all crimes, exceeded the UK average by 30%, due to the timing of Black Friday sales, even though the official shopping period typically begins later in the month. The decrease in vehicle crime (55% below UK average) and burglary (35% below UK average) indicates that areas with lower foot traffic or more secure infrastructure may be contributing to these below-average figures. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the sharp rise in robbery, which represents a 600% increase from the previous month and may require heightened vigilance in public spaces during November events.

In November 2024, Telford and Wrekin's crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 2.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with the broader seasonal trend of lower crime rates in the autumn months compared to the peak summer periods. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 46 crimes per day in November, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in local communities. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the monthly exposure to crime in Telford and Wrekin meant that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 141 residents over the course of the month. This ratio, while not alarmingly high, underscores the importance of understanding how crime is distributed across different areas within the district. For example, the significant drop in bicycle theft (50% decrease) and the 71.4% decline in theft from the person may reflect both seasonal factors (such as colder weather) and localised measures to enhance security in public spaces. The comparison to the UK average also highlights Telford and Wrekin's relative safety in categories like burglary and vehicle crime, where the area's rates are 35% and 55% below national averages, respectively. These figures suggest that the district's infrastructure, community policing strategies, or demographic characteristics may be contributing to its consistently lower-than-average rates in certain crime types, even as other categories like robbery and drug-related incidents show notable increases.