Total Crime Rate
28.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
7.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Wombridge Road area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ketley , and the 124th lowest crime rate of 558 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 Wombridge Road (TF2 6JB) in the last 12 months was 28.6 per 1,000 residents and was 69.6% lower than the Ketley average (94.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wombridge Road (TF2 6JB), the main crime hotspot is near Hayward Parade. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Oakengates & Ketley Bank| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Hayward Parade | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Abbots Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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