Telford vs Wellington — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Telford

TF4 · Telford and Wrekin

140

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences68
  • Anti-social behaviour23
  • Criminal damage & arson17

Wellington

TF1 · Telford and Wrekin

134

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Anti-social behaviour20
  • Shoplifting14

Wellington has less crime — 134 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Telford and Wellington recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 140 and 134 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Telford sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (17), while Wellington has more Shoplifting (14). 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 February 2026 Police data, Wellington recorded fewer crimes than Telford — 134 vs 140 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes.

What are the main differences in crime between Telford and Wellington?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Telford saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wellington had more Shoplifting. Overall, Wellington recorded fewer total crimes (134 vs 140).

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