Telford vs Wellington — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Telford

TF4 · Telford and Wrekin

107

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences61
  • Criminal damage & arson13
  • Shoplifting8

Wellington

TF1 · Telford and Wrekin

180

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences77
  • Shoplifting23
  • Criminal damage & arson22

Telford has less crime — 107 vs 180 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Wellington recorded notably higher crime than Telford in April 2026 — 180 vs 107 incidents. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Telford or Wellington safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Telford recorded fewer crimes than Wellington — 107 vs 180 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Telford and Wellington?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Telford recorded 61 incidents of this type vs 77 in Wellington. Overall, Telford had fewer total crimes (107 vs 180).

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