Total Crime Rate
30.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Lapwing Gate area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Donnington , and the 135th lowest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Lapwing Gate (TF2 9SU) in the last 12 months was 30.3 per 1,000 residents and was 68.8% lower than the Donnington average (97.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 20.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -68.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -58.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Lapwing Gate (TF2 9SU), the main crime hotspot is near Priors Gate. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Donnington| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Priors Gate | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Priors Gate | Under investigation |
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