Total Crime Rate
393.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Wharfage area has the highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Admaston & Bratton , and the 17th highest crime rate of 562 local areas in Telford and Wrekin .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around The Wharfage (TF8 7AW) in the last 12 months was 393.2 per 1,000 residents and was 1095.1% higher than the Admaston & Bratton average (32.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 31 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 138.5% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 25 (≈ 121.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -47.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Wharfage (TF8 7AW), the main crime hotspot is near Severn Bank. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Admaston & Bratton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Wharfage | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Wharfage | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Wharfage | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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