West Mercia Police

Is Dawley and Malinslee Safe?

Crime statistics for Dawley and Malinslee. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 2,541 crimes
6 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

2,541 Crimes (last 12 months)
12.3% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓0.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 2,541 total crimes recorded in Dawley and Malinslee

Violent Crime
1,211 47.7%
Anti-Social Behaviour
413 16.3%
Public Order
188 7.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
173 6.8%
Other Theft
118 4.6%
Drugs
84 3.3%
Shoplifting
82 3.2%
Burglary
81 3.2%
Other Crime
67 2.6%
Vehicle Crime
47 1.8%
Possession of Weapons
34 1.3%
Bicycle Theft
25 1%
Robbery
11 0.4%
Theft from Person
7 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Dawley and Malinslee — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dawley and Malinslee safe?

Dawley and Malinslee has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. 2,541 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months. Dawley and Malinslee has above-average crime levels and caution is advised.

How many crimes were recorded in Dawley and Malinslee in the last 12 months?

2,541 crimes were recorded in Dawley and Malinslee in the last 12 months. This is a decrease of 0.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,549 crimes).

What is the most common crime in Dawley and Malinslee?

The most common crime in Dawley and Malinslee is Violent Crime, with 1,211 incidents recorded in the last 12 months. This accounts for 47.7% of all reported crimes in the area.

Is crime in Dawley and Malinslee increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Dawley and Malinslee is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 0.3% compared to the same period the previous year. This is a positive sign for the area.

What is the safety score for Dawley and Malinslee?

Dawley and Malinslee has a safety score of 6 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Dawley and Malinslee compare to the West Mercia Police average?

Dawley and Malinslee has a safety score of 6/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 12/100. Dawley and Malinslee is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Dawley and Malinslee?

12.3% of crimes in Dawley and Malinslee resulted in a formal resolution in the last 12 months. This means charges, cautions, penalty notices, or other official outcomes. The UK national average is typically 5–15% for most areas.

How much violent crime is there in Dawley and Malinslee?

1,211 violent crimes were recorded in Dawley and Malinslee in the last 12 months, representing 47.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 413 incidents.

When was the crime data for Dawley and Malinslee last updated?

The crime data for Dawley and Malinslee was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all data from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office. New data is published approximately every month with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Dawley and Malinslee with other areas?

You can compare Dawley and Malinslee with any other UK neighbourhood using CrimeRadar's Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes, category breakdowns, and resolution rates. Visit crimeradar.co.uk/compare to start a comparison.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.