Total Crime Rate
76.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hodge Bower area has the 15th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Admaston & Bratton , and the 236th highest 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 Hodge Bower (TF8 7QD) in the last 12 months was 76.1 per 1,000 residents and was 131.3% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 25.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hodge Bower (TF8 7QD), 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 | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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