Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF7 · Telford and Wrekin
201
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
TF10 · Telford and Wrekin
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 48 vs 201 incidents in February 2026.
Madeley recorded substantially more crime than Newport in February 2026 — 201 incidents compared to 48, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Madeley sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Newport has more Other theft (5). Madeley sits above the national average for recorded crime while Newport is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Madeley — 48 vs 201 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Newport 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 Newport had more Other theft. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (48 vs 201).