Telford Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 163,463, Telford recorded 1,214 crimes in November 2023, translating to a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents — 1.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure, while slightly better than the national benchmark, masks a complex crime picture shaped by seasonal and demographic factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the landscape, accounting for 42.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.2%) and shoplifting (7.8%). The month’s context — marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of dark evenings — likely influenced patterns, with retail-related crimes and public order issues spiking in line with increased foot traffic and commercial activity. Telford’s built-up nature, with its mix of urban and semi-rural areas, may contribute to the prevalence of property crimes such as shoplifting, while the lack of major tourist attractions could explain relatively low rates of theft from the person compared to coastal or city destinations. The overall rate, however, is a modest improvement from October, suggesting that local efforts to curb crime may be gaining traction. The drop in robbery and theft from the person by 50% — from 8 to 4 and 2 to 1, respectively — indicates that targeted interventions in high-risk zones could be yielding results. Yet the continued prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour highlights the need for sustained action in areas where these crimes are concentrated, particularly during periods of heightened social interaction and economic activity.

November 2023 saw a 57.1% increase in bicycle theft, with incidents rising from 7 to 11 — a spike likely linked to Black Friday shopping and the seasonal demand for cycling during darker evenings. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both fell by 50%, reflecting a notable decrease in targeted crimes that could be attributed to heightened police presence or community awareness efforts around major retail events. Violence and sexual offences remained high compared to the UK average, with 3.2 per 1,000 residents in Telford versus 2.6 per 1,000 nationally. This disparity underscores the need for focused strategies to address violent crime in the area, particularly in spaces where anti-social behaviour and public order offences also remain elevated. The sharp decline in possession of weapons — down 42.1% from October — suggests potential success in initiatives targeting illegal firearm and knife possession, though the exact reasons for this drop remain speculative.

Telford's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 16.2% decline from the previous month's 8.9 per 1,000. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with daily crime activity averaging 40 reported incidents — a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 135 residents over the course of the month. When scaled to the population of 163,463, this suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis, though the presence of 1,214 total incidents highlights the need for continued awareness. The drop from October aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as colder weather and shorter evenings may reduce opportunities for certain crimes, particularly those linked to public spaces. However, the persistence of high rates in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour indicates ongoing challenges that require targeted interventions.