Car theft and vehicle crime in Telford
Police recorded 48 vehicle crimes within about a mile of Telford between October 2025 and September 2026. The last three months (19) ran 171% above the three before (7), so the recent direction is up.
Telford month by month
Counts ranged from 0 in April 2026 up to 9 in September 2026. Offences rose 18% from the first half of the period to the second. Average: 4.0 a month.
| Month | Offences | vs 12-month average |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 4 | +0 |
| Nov 2025 | 5 | +1 |
| Dec 2025 | 2 | -2 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 | +1 |
| Feb 2026 | 4 | +0 |
| Mar 2026 | 2 | -2 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 | -4 |
| May 2026 | 1 | -3 |
| Jun 2026 | 6 | +2 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 | +2 |
| Aug 2026 | 4 | +0 |
| Sep 2026 | 9 | +5 |
How Telford compares
Out of the 84 areas we track, Telford ranks 82 for monthly vehicle crime at 4 a month, around 83% below the typical town in our set. Cardiff averaged 116.
Over the latest three months the one-mile circle around Telford averaged 6 vehicle offences a month. Central Telford is busier than 65% of the postcodes in our Great Britain sample. Our benchmark is 400 random postcodes from England, Scotland and Wales, counted with the same one-mile method over Jul 2026, Aug 2026, Sep 2026. Test your own street with the free theft risk checker.
Within the West Mercia Police area, Telford ranks 3 of the 4 centres we track at 4 offences a month. The others: Worcester (19), Hereford (4), Shrewsbury (3).
Towns nearest to Telford
- Shrewsbury (13 miles away): 3 a month, 19% fewer than Telford
- Wolverhampton (15 miles away): 38 a month, 858% more than Telford
- Stafford (16 miles away): 8 a month, 108% more than Telford
Where in Telford offences were recorded
These five police.uk map points account for 33% of the offences near Telford.
- On or near Parking Area: 5
- On or near Stafford Park 17: 4
- On or near Shopping Area: 3
- On or near Conference/exhibition Centre: 2
- On or near Hollinsgate: 2
What happened to Telford cases
The most common recorded outcome near Telford was "investigation complete; no suspect identified" (32 cases).
| Outcome | Offences | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 32 | 67% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 8 | 17% |
| Under investigation | 5 | 10% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 2% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 2% |
| Status update unavailable | 1 | 2% |
What this means if you park near Telford
Telford sees around 4 vehicle offences a month: low by city standards, yet thieves target the most valuable cars first. Numbers have climbed recently, so review how your vehicle is protected before the next September.
For a car kept near Telford, layering helps: an immobiliser to stop the engine starting, and a certified tracker for recovery if it goes anyway. See installation options.
Telford car theft questions
How much car crime is there in Telford?
48 in the latest 12 months (4 a month on average) within roughly a mile of the Telford centre. Of our 84 towns, Telford comes 82, among the lower end of the table.
When was vehicle crime worst in Telford?
September 2026 was the peak with 9 offences, against 0 in April 2026. The latest month, September 2026, recorded 9.
Are car thieves caught in Telford?
Of the 48 offences, 32 (67%) were closed with no suspect identified, and 2 reached a court or charge stage on police.uk. Prevention and recovery tracking matter more than hoping for an arrest.
Does this cover stolen cars only in Telford?
The Telford total of 48 includes thefts of vehicles, thefts from them and interference: police.uk does not split these at street level, so treat it as all car crime rather than stolen cars only.
Source: police.uk, centred on 52.6766, -2.4469, retrieved 2026-11-06. Method and limits.