Total Crime Rate
54.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hill Top area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Ketley , and the 252nd lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hill Top (TF1 5ET) in the last 12 months was 54.8 per 1,000 residents and was 38.3% lower than the Ketley average (88.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 37.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -24.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hill Top (TF1 5ET), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Castle View, where police recorded 30 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Oak Trees Avenue (12 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ketley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Buttonwood Glade | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cornflower Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cornflower Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cornflower Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Candleberry Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Candleberry Meadow | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Castle View | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Castle View | Under investigation |
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