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Burglary Rates in Horsehay & Lightmoor

Telford and Wrekin, West Midlands, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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Horsehay & Lightmoor recorded 17 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 62% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.

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Burglaries (12 months)

17

1.28 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

1,096

82.5 per 1,000 residents

62% below the UK average67% below the West Midlands regional average

How does Horsehay & Lightmoor rank?

Within Telford and Wrekin

27 of 32 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

16th percentile

Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

4
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
567
52%
Other Crime
235
21%
Anti-social Behaviour
157
14%
Drug Offences
44
4%
Shoplifting
40
4%
Vehicle Crime
27
2%
Burglary
17
2%
Robbery
5
0%
Theft from Person
4
0%

Property mix in Horsehay & Lightmoor

Source: Census 2021 · 5,700 households

Detached 29%Semi-detached 38%Terraced 20%Flats 12%

The most common property type in Horsehay & Lightmoor is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for Horsehay & Lightmoor homeowners

Most homes in Horsehay & Lightmoor are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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