Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF10 · Telford and Wrekin
48
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
TF8 · Telford and Wrekin
62
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 48 vs 62 incidents in February 2026.
The Gorge saw somewhat more crime than Newport in February 2026 (62 vs 48 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Newport recorded fewer crimes than The Gorge — 48 vs 62 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Newport recorded 19 incidents of this type vs 24 in The Gorge. Total crime levels were broadly similar.