Crime Rates at Matlock Avenue, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2EJ

Matlock Avenue area has the 8th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Dawley & Aqueduct , and the 63rd 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 Matlock Avenue (TF4 2EJ) in the last 12 months was 174.3 per 1,000 residents and was 82.3% higher than the Dawley & Aqueduct average (95.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 34 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 37 (≈ 113.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 85.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Matlock Avenue (TF4 2EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Ashbourne Close. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.