TF4 2LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TF4 2LJ

TF4 2LJ, Telford and Wrekin has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.06 per 1,000 population. This TF4 2LJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TF4 postcode area, which has experienced 140 crimes and a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TF4 2LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TF4 2LJ, encompassing approximately 1861 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TF4 2LJ area, explore the TF4 2LJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TF4 2LJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Huntsman Way with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Cecil Close with total crimes: 2

TF4 2LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.0625.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.69-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.74400.00%
Shoplifting45.37-42.86%
Public order22.150.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.98-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.76-60.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.20150.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.37-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.61-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.300.00%
Shoplifting42.15-20.00%
Other theft22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.20-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15300.00%
Public order22.15100.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.59-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.22-33.33%
Robbery12.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.28-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences64.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.22-33.33%
Drugs21.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.82175.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.30200.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.44300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.15-20.00%
Other theft22.150.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.44400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.6933.33%
Public order12.150.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Robbery10.540.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.91200.00%
Shoplifting31.61-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.280.00%
Public order54.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.690.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 202411
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TF4 2LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Huntsman Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 3. Cecil Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Dawley Bank
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Deuxhill Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1