Crime Rates at Laurel Lane, Overdale, Telford, TF3 5BS

Laurel Lane area has the 4th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Lawley , and the 96th 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 Laurel Lane (TF3 5BS) in the last 12 months was 136.2 per 1,000 residents and was 201.9% higher than the Lawley average (45.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 33 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 95.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 26.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -56.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Laurel Lane (TF3 5BS), the main crime hotspot is near Grove Road. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 19 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.