Crime Rates at Catherton, Stirchley, Telford, TF3 1YS

Catherton area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Malinslee & Dawley Bank , and the 281st highest 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 Catherton (TF3 1YS) in the last 12 months was 62.7 per 1,000 residents and was 76.5% lower than the Malinslee & Dawley Bank average (266.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 35.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Catherton (TF3 1YS), the main crime hotspot is near Calverhall. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 26 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.