Total Crime Rate
35.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
19.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Harris Lane area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Admaston & Bratton , and the 160th lowest crime rate of 558 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 Harris Lane (TF8 7RD) in the last 12 months was 35.9 per 1,000 residents and was 21.0% higher than the Admaston & Bratton average (29.7 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 Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 19.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Harris Lane (TF8 7RD), the main crime hotspot is near Wyvern. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ironbridge Gorge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wyvern | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wyvern | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Wyvern | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Wyvern | Under investigation |
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