Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF3 · Telford and Wrekin
254
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TF8 · Telford and Wrekin
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
The Gorge has less crime — 62 vs 254 incidents in February 2026.
Hollinswood recorded substantially more crime than The Gorge in February 2026 — 254 incidents compared to 62, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hollinswood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while The Gorge has more Other theft (6). Hollinswood sits above the national average for recorded crime while The Gorge is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, The Gorge recorded fewer crimes than Hollinswood — 62 vs 254 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. The Gorge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Hollinswood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while The Gorge had more Other theft. Overall, The Gorge recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 254).