Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
TF4 · Telford and Wrekin
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
TF1 · Telford and Wrekin
134
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Wellington has less crime — 134 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.
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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Based on February 2026 Police data, Wellington recorded fewer crimes than Telford — 134 vs 140 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes.
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).