Total Crime Rate
26.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cotswold Drive area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Malinslee & Dawley Bank , and the 106th 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 Cotswold Drive (TF3 2NR) in the last 12 months was 26.2 per 1,000 residents and was 90.1% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cotswold Drive (TF3 2NR), the main crime hotspot is near Dodmoor Grange. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Malinslee & Dawley Bank| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dodmoor Grange | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Randlay Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Parking Area | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dodmoor Grange | Awaiting court outcome |
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