Crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley: statistics, rates and trends
209 crimes were recorded in Bridgnorth West & Tasley in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
- Types of crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
- Bridgnorth West & Tasley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
- Demographics of Bridgnorth West & Tasley
- Questions about crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (99), criminal damage and arson (20) and other theft (19) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,446th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bridgnorth West & Tasley | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 209 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.1 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -15% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,212 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley peaked in the year to August 2022 (286 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (188). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 17%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 209 | 40.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 246 | 47.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 188 | 36.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 197 | 37.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 286 | 54.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 262 | 50.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 231 | 44.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 258 | 49.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 253 | 48.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 21 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 16 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 8 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 18 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (45% below) and criminal damage and arson (43% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson fell from 25 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 99 | 19.0 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 3.3 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 13 | 2.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bridgnorth West & Tasley; the highest is Bridgnorth Castle (94.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Brown Clee (25.7).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgnorth West & Tasley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Castle | 406 | 94.6 | +136% |
| Bridgnorth East | 353 | 75.1 | +87% |
| Brown Clee | 107 | 25.7 | -36% |
| Claverley & Worfield | 124 | 34.3 | -14% |
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | +34% |
| Much Wenlock | 193 | 56.1 | +40% |
| Highley | 242 | 63.9 | +59% |
| Shifnal Rural | 163 | 28.1 | -30% |
The 10 locations below account for 58% of the crime recorded in Bridgnorth West & Tasley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Wrekin Road” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wrekin Road | 24 |
| On or near Tasley Close | 16 |
| On or near Roundthorn Close | 15 |
| On or near Ash Road | 14 |
| On or near Haughton Close | 11 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 11 |
| On or near Church Lane | 9 |
| On or near Rastrick Close | 8 |
| On or near Linley View Drive | 7 |
| On or near Meadow Close | 6 |
Of the 192 crimes in Bridgnorth West & Tasley with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 49.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 41 | 21.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 17.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
Bridgnorth West & Tasley has an estimated population of 5,212 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and an older population (24%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridgnorth West & Tasley average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Bridgnorth West & Tasley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 30.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bridgnorth West & Tasley a safe place to live?
Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 40.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,446th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 99 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (20).
Is crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley was down 15% on the year before: 209 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 246 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridgnorth West & Tasley?
About 5,212 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridgnorth West & Tasley?
Bridgnorth West & Tasley 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.