Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF3 · Telford and Wrekin
254
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TF5 · Telford and Wrekin
33
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Wellington has less crime — 33 vs 254 incidents in February 2026.
Hollinswood recorded substantially more crime than Wellington in February 2026 — 254 incidents compared to 33, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hollinswood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (42), while Wellington has more Public order (3). Hollinswood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Wellington is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wellington recorded fewer crimes than Hollinswood — 33 vs 254 incidents. That is 87% fewer crimes. Wellington 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 Wellington had more Public order. Overall, Wellington recorded fewer total crimes (33 vs 254).