TF4 2LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TF4 2LQ

TF4 2LQ, Telford and Wrekin has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This TF4 2LQ 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 2LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TF4 2LQ, encompassing approximately 1983 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TF4 2LQ area, explore the TF4 2LQ 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 2LQ 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 2LQ 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
Shoplifting58.0725.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.52-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.02200.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

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 offences1010.08150.00%
Shoplifting45.04-42.86%
Public order22.020.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.57-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-50.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1011.09150.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.03100.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.5960.00%
Shoplifting44.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.02-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.60400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.52-16.67%
Shoplifting52.52-16.67%
Public order32.52200.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.08-25.00%
Shoplifting63.03-25.00%
Bicycle theft13.030.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.11-11.11%
Shoplifting84.03-27.27%
Public order34.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1113.61175.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.5550.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.0750.00%
Shoplifting43.03300.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.500.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.060.00%
Shoplifting32.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 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

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 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 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TF4 2LQ 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
  • 6. Conroy Drive
    Total1
    Public order1