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How much crime is there in Telford?

The police recorded 88.0 crimes per 1,000 people a year in Telford from September 2023 to August 2026, 15% higher than the typical town's 76.2. The most common was violence and sexual offences, at 42.4. In the 12 months to August 2026 it was 86.3, down from 88.5 in the 12 months to August 2024.

Over time
PeriodHereTypical town
September 2023 to August 202488.578.6
September 2024 to August 202589.277.4
September 2025 to August 202686.373.7
By type
CrimeHereTypical town
Violence and sexual offences42.434.1
Shoplifting10.87.1
Criminal damage and arson7.47.0
Public order7.16.6
Other theft5.85.4
Drugs3.22.4
Burglary3.03.1
Vehicle crime2.73.8
Other crime2.52.0
Possession of weapons1.40.8
Robbery0.90.6
Bicycle theft0.60.5
Theft from the person0.40.4
Nearby towns
TownDistanceCrimes per 1,000 people a year
Telford–88.0
Shrewsbury19.0 km80.3
Market Drayton24.4 km64.4
Bridgnorth17.3 km56.0
Shifnal7.5 km53.0
Newport11.2 km47.3
Codsall20.3 km44.5
Broseley7.8 km42.2
Perton21.1 km39.2
Albrighton13.7 km27.0
Bayston Hill20.3 km16.7
The typical town–76.2