Total Crime Rate
35.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodlands area has the 29th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Admaston & Bratton , and the 168th 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 Woodlands (TF8 7PA) in the last 12 months was 35.9 per 1,000 residents and was 9.1% higher than the Admaston & Bratton average (32.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 21.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -43.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodlands (TF8 7PA), the main crime hotspot is near Madeley Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Beech Spinney | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Beech Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Roberts Road | Offender given a caution |
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