Telford and Wrekin Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 195,952, the 1,400 crimes recorded in Telford and Wrekin during December 2025 equate to 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 1.4% higher than the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, reflecting a slight divergence from national trends. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.9% of total crimes (601 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.1%) and shoplifting (10.4%). These figures align with December’s seasonal context, where heightened retail activity, festive gatherings, and prolonged darkness may contribute to increased incidents of violence and property crime. While shoplifting and drug-related offences rose, other categories like burglary and vehicle crime remained below UK averages. The local crime profile suggests a mix of urban and suburban dynamics, with the town’s retail centres and community hubs likely influencing patterns of anti-social behaviour and theft. The data also highlights a potential link between the holiday season and spikes in certain crime types, such as the 44.6% increase in shoplifting compared to the previous month. However, the absence of significant spikes in theft from the person or bicycle theft indicates that targeted prevention efforts in these areas may have had some effect.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+44.6%), drugs-related offences (+29.5%), and possession of weapons (+21.4%) compared to November. These rises may reflect the pressures of the festive season, including increased retail activity and social gatherings. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 60% (from 10 to 4 incidents), and theft from the person dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), suggesting that heightened awareness or security measures during the holiday period may have temporarily curbed these crimes. The crime mix also shifted, with violent crimes (42.9% of total) outpacing property crimes (57.1%), a departure from the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. Violence and sexual offences in Telford and Wrekin were 21% above the UK average (3.1 vs 2.6 per 1,000), while burglary and vehicle crime were significantly lower (29% and 46% below UK averages respectively). This contrast may be attributed to the area’s relatively low density of high-risk environments like major transport hubs or densely populated inner-city areas. Residents might find the 44.6% spike in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it could indicate challenges in managing retail crime during peak shopping periods.

The crime rate in Telford and Wrekin dropped by 4.0% in December 2025 compared to the previous month, falling from 7.4 to 7.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline suggests a short-term stabilisation in local crime trends, despite the seasonal pressures of the festive period. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 45 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent nature of crime in a region with a population of nearly 200,000. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for every 140 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides a tangible sense of the scale of criminal activity relative to the local population. This rate is slightly higher than the UK average but remains in line with the area’s historical profile as a mixed urban-rural district. The comparison with the UK average also reveals distinct patterns: while Telford and Wrekin’s violence and anti-social behaviour rates are above the national average, its burglary and vehicle crime figures are well below, likely reflecting the area’s lower concentration of high-risk environments such as commercial centres or densely populated suburbs. This contrast highlights the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to local conditions, rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach.