Telford Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Telford's built-up area recorded 1685 crimes in July 2025, yielding a crime rate of 10.3 per 1,000 residents—19.8% above the UK average of 8.6. This stark divergence from the national figure is most pronounced in drug-related offences, which sit 114% above the UK average. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (38.6% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.6%) and shoplifting (11.2%). These patterns align with Telford's status as a commuter town with a mix of urban and semi-rural areas, where summer festivals and tourist activity may amplify public disorder. The 10.3 rate is higher than the UK average, though the breakdown reveals uneven distribution: while shoplifting and anti-social behaviour are elevated, vehicle crime is 49% below the UK average, possibly reflecting lower traffic density in residential zones. Seasonal factors likely contribute to the surge in violence and sexual offences, as schools being out and festivals increasing foot traffic create environments conducive to such crimes. The area's dual role as a commuter hub and a destination for summer events may explain the tension between high rates of public order offences and lower rates of vehicle-related crimes.

July 2025 saw sharp increases in bicycle theft (+100%), drugs (+83.7%), and burglary (+60.7%) compared to June, while possession of weapons fell by 48.4% and vehicle crime dropped 27.1%. The 114% gap between Telford's drug crime rate (0.6 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) stands out as a significant local anomaly. Violence and sexual offences, at 4.0 per 1,000, are 32% above the UK average, a trend consistent with Telford's history of elevated public disorder during summer. The 85% gap in shoplifting (1.2 vs 0.7 per 1,000) may reflect the town's retail presence and tourist activity. Residents might find the 54 daily crimes reported in July (1685 over 31 days) a concrete measure of local exposure, though this figure does not directly compare to UK-wide data.

Telford's crime rate in July 2025 (10.3 per 1,000) marked a 14.9% increase from June's 9.0 per 1,000, a rise that translates to one reported crime for every 97 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is higher than the UK average, though the comparison section does not provide national benchmarks for this metric. The daily crime count of 54 incidents per day in July is a local measure only, with no UK-wide equivalent available. Population context reveals that Telford's 163,463 residents experience a crime rate that is 19.8% above the UK average, a disparity that becomes more pronounced when considering categories like drugs (114% above) and shoplifting (85% above). While the town's rate of vehicle crime is 49% below the UK average, this may reflect lower traffic density in residential areas compared to more densely populated regions. The 14.9% month-on-month increase underscores the volatility of crime trends in Telford, particularly during the summer season when tourism and festivals peak.