Crime in Bridgnorth Castle: statistics, rates and trends
406 crimes were recorded in Bridgnorth Castle in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bridgnorth Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridgnorth Castle
- Types of crime in Bridgnorth Castle
- Bridgnorth Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridgnorth Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridgnorth Castle
- Demographics of Bridgnorth Castle
- Questions about crime in Bridgnorth Castle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (144), anti-social behaviour (73) and criminal damage and arson (41) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,379th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bridgnorth Castle | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 406 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.6 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 4,292 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth Castle peaked in the year to August 2019 (417 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (308). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 2%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 406 | 94.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 356 | 82.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 308 | 71.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 340 | 79.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 374 | 87.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 408 | 95.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 394 | 91.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 417 | 97.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 414 | 96.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 34 |
| July 2026 | 42 |
| June 2026 | 43 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 16 |
| January 2026 | 18 |
| December 2025 | 42 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bridgnorth Castle recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (42% above the national rate) and public order (33% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (34% below). On the year before, public order rose from 26 to 38 and violence and sexual offences rose from 125 to 144, while shoplifting fell from 38 to 24.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 144 | 33.6 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 73 | 17.0 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 41 | 9.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Public order | 38 | 8.9 | 6.7 | +46% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 5.6 | 8.5 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 5.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 4.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 2.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Bridgnorth Castle has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgnorth Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 209 | 40.1 | -58% |
| Bridgnorth East | 353 | 75.1 | -21% |
| Brown Clee | 107 | 25.7 | -73% |
| Claverley & Worfield | 124 | 34.3 | -64% |
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | -43% |
| Highley | 242 | 63.9 | -32% |
| Much Wenlock | 193 | 56.1 | -41% |
| Shifnal Rural | 163 | 28.1 | -70% |
The 10 locations below account for 66% of the crime recorded in Bridgnorth Castle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (92).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 92 |
| On or near B4373 | 30 |
| On or near Innage Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Parking Area | 22 |
| On or near Postern Gate | 22 |
| On or near Richmond Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Pound Street | 16 |
| On or near Castle Terrace | 15 |
| On or near Salop Street | 14 |
| On or near North Gate | 12 |
Of the 333 crimes in Bridgnorth Castle with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 73 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 154 | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 98 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 1.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 5 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Bridgnorth Castle has an estimated population of 4,292 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (38%, against 19%), more retired residents (39%, against 22%) and less social housing (5.7%, against 17.1%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridgnorth Castle average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bridgnorth Castle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 38.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bridgnorth Castle a safe place to live?
Bridgnorth Castle recorded 94.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,379th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and public order.
What is the most common crime in Bridgnorth Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 144 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (73).
Is crime in Bridgnorth Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth Castle was up 14% on the year before: 406 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 356 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridgnorth Castle?
About 4,292 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 38% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridgnorth Castle?
Bridgnorth Castle is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.