Total Crime Rate
52.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hodge Bower area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Admaston & Bratton , and the 243rd 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 Hodge Bower (TF8 7QH) in the last 12 months was 52.4 per 1,000 residents and was 59.4% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 22.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hodge Bower (TF8 7QH), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parking Area | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St Luke'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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