Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF7 · Telford and Wrekin
201
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 201 incidents in February 2026.
Madeley recorded substantially more crime than The Gorge in February 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 62, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Madeley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while The Gorge has more Other theft (6). Madeley 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 Madeley — 62 vs 201 incidents. That is 69% fewer crimes. The Gorge is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Madeley saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while The Gorge had more Other theft. Overall, The Gorge recorded fewer total crimes (62 vs 201).