Telford Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Telford's built-up area recorded a crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, placing it 11.4% above the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with violent crime accounting for 41.7% of all incidents — the highest proportion of any category. Violence and sexual offences (533 cases) dominate the crime profile, significantly outpacing the UK average by 28%. Anti-social behaviour (189 cases) and shoplifting (142 cases) also show marked increases compared to national benchmarks, suggesting pressures in areas with high foot traffic or transient populations. The month's context — dark evenings, holiday gatherings, and peak retail activity — likely contributes to these patterns. While property crimes (385 cases) remain a concern, they are outpaced by violent crime, which could indicate underlying social tensions or policing priorities. The data also reveals a notable anomaly: burglary rates (0.2 per 1,000) are 29% below the UK average, possibly due to improved home security measures or lower population density in certain parts of the built-up area. This contrast highlights the need for targeted interventions in violent crime hotspots while maintaining vigilance against shoplifting trends that may worsen during festive periods.

December 2025 saw a sharp 44.9% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 98 to 142. This surge, despite typical holiday retail security measures, may reflect heightened foot traffic during Christmas shopping or gaps in enforcement. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 70%, dropping from 10 to 3 incidents — a trend likely linked to reduced outdoor activity during colder evenings. Violent crime rates in Telford (3.3 per 1,000) remain 28% above the UK average, with anti-social behaviour also 29% above the national rate. These figures suggest persistent challenges in managing public order, particularly in areas with high concentrations of retail or nightlife activity. For residents, the 44.9% spike in shoplifting offers a concrete example of how seasonal demand can strain local crime prevention efforts.

Telford's crime rate in December 2025 remained stable at 7.8 per 1,000, a 1.6% decrease from the previous month's 7.9 per 1,000. This suggests continuity in local crime patterns despite seasonal shifts. On a daily basis, 41 crimes were reported each day in December, reflecting a consistent presence of criminal activity across the built-up area. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure reveals that 1 in every 128 residents experienced a reported crime during the month — a figure that underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 163,463 people. While this rate is slightly below the UK average for some categories (e.g. burglary and vehicle crime), it remains higher for violent and anti-social crimes. This contrast highlights the need for targeted strategies in areas where Telford diverges from national trends, particularly in addressing violence and disorder.