Telford and Wrekin Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Telford and Wrekin's crime picture in June 2025, accounting for nearly 38% of all reported crimes. At 8.4 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate sits 3.7% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a figure consistent with patterns observed in mixed urban-rural districts with significant retail and industrial activity. This category's prevalence aligns with the district's summer tourism season, which typically sees increased foot traffic in town centres and outdoor spaces. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, making up 18.9% of incidents, a rate 13% above the UK average. These findings are likely influenced by the area's commuter population and the seasonal shift toward longer evenings, which may extend social interactions into late hours. Shoplifting, at 9% of total crimes, remains high compared to the UK average, reflecting the presence of high-street retail corridors and the potential for opportunistic theft during peak shopping times. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of the summer period—may also contribute to a slight uptick in public order offences, though this category remains within UK average levels. While property crimes collectively account for 27.8% of the total, the breakdown shows a marked decrease in vehicle crime and burglary compared to UK averages, due to the district's lower density of parked vehicles in residential areas and the effectiveness of local security measures in commercial premises. These patterns suggest a combination of demographic factors, local infrastructure, and seasonal activity that shape the area's crime profile.

June 2025 saw notable month-on-month changes in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons rising by 61.9% (21 → 34) and drugs-related incidents increasing by 57.6% (33 → 52). These spikes may be linked to the district's proximity to major transport routes and the potential for illicit activity during warmer weather. Conversely, shoplifting declined sharply by 34.2% (225 → 148), possibly due to improved retail security measures or a seasonal shift in consumer behaviour. Bicycle theft also fell by 64.7% (17 → 6), a drop that could reflect the start of the summer season and reduced cycling activity in the area. The violent crime category remains significantly above UK averages, with violence and sexual offences at 3.2 per 1,000 (12% above UK levels) and anti-social behaviour at 1.6 per 1,000 (13% above UK levels). These figures highlight the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly during peak hours when alcohol consumption and public gatherings are more common. Meanwhile, burglary and vehicle crime remain below UK averages, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (29% below UK levels) and vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 (19% below UK levels), suggesting that local initiatives such as CCTV coverage or community policing may be contributing to this trend. A resident might find the 34% increase in possession of weapons particularly concerning, as this category's rate of 0.2 per 1,000 is 150% above the UK average, indicating a potential need for enhanced community engagement and weapons licensing enforcement.

The crime rate in Telford and Wrekin for June 2025 (8.4 per 1,000) represents a slight decline from the previous month's rate of 8.5 per 1,000, a -1.4% change that suggests overall stability in the district's crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 55 crimes per day in June, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in a local context. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the district within the broader UK context of typical urban-rural mixed areas. When scaled to the population of 195,952, this rate translates to a relatively manageable level of risk for residents, though the above-average rates for violent and anti-social crimes suggest targeted concerns in specific neighbourhoods. The comparison to the UK average underscores that while Telford and Wrekin's overall rate is slightly elevated, the distribution of crime types differs significantly, with property crimes collectively lower than the UK average and violent crimes higher. This contrast may be explained by the district's unique demographic composition, which includes a mix of long-term residents, commuters, and seasonal workers. The monthly exposure figure, when considered alongside the breakdown of crime types, illustrates that while the overall risk is moderate, certain categories—particularly violence and anti-social behaviour—require closer attention from local authorities and community groups.