Total Crime Rate
100.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Broomfield Road area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Newport East , and the 174th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Broomfield Road (TF10 7PL) in the last 12 months was 100.0 per 1,000 residents and was 108.8% higher than the Newport East average (47.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 61.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 72.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -19.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Broomfield Road (TF10 7PL), the main crime hotspot is near Polly'S Lock. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Polly'S Lock | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Heathwood Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Farm Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Broomfield Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hallcroft Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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