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

TF5 · Telford and Wrekin

35

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences22
  • Criminal damage & arson4
  • Shoplifting3

Wellington has less crime — 35 vs 107 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Telford recorded substantially more crime than Wellington in April 2026 — 107 incidents compared to 35, a 3.1x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Telford records significantly more (61 vs 22 incidents). 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, Wellington recorded fewer crimes than Telford — 35 vs 107 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Wellington is also below the national average for crime.

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 22 in Wellington. Overall, Wellington had fewer total crimes (35 vs 107).

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