Crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley: statistics, rates and trends
220 crimes were recorded in Bridgnorth West & Tasley in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
- Questions about crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
- About this data
220 crimes were recorded in Bridgnorth West & Tasley in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 102 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bridgnorth West & Tasley has the 3,359th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bridgnorth West & Tasley | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 220 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.2 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,212 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley was highest in the year to July 2022 (276 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (179). Over the whole period it fell 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 220 | 42.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 254 | 48.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 179 | 34.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 198 | 38.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 276 | 53.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 270 | 51.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 227 | 43.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 257 | 49.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 260 | 49.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 23 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bridgnorth West & Tasley over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-43%) and other theft (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 | 19.6 | 0.57 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 4.0 | 0.26 | -43% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.8 | 0.60 | -43% |
| Public order | 13 | 2.5 | 0.38 | -24% |
| Burglary | 11 | 2.1 | 0.60 | -27% |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.7 | 0.53 | +200% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.0 | 0.19 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.8 | 0.09 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.47 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.28 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bridgnorth West & Tasley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bridgnorth West & Tasley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bridgnorth West & Tasley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgnorth West & Tasley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Castle | 414 | 96.5 | +129% |
| Bridgnorth East | 345 | 73.4 | +74% |
| Brown Clee | 104 | 25.0 | -41% |
| Claverley & Worfield | 132 | 36.6 | -13% |
| Broseley | 329 | 54.4 | +29% |
| Much Wenlock | 196 | 56.9 | +35% |
| Highley | 224 | 59.2 | +40% |
| Shifnal Rural | 165 | 28.5 | -33% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bridgnorth West & Tasley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Wrekin Road | 22 |
| On or near Roundthorn Close | 19 |
| On or near Tasley Close | 17 |
| On or near Ash Road | 15 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 12 |
| On or near Haughton Close | 10 |
| On or near Church Lane | 9 |
| On or near Rastrick Close | 8 |
| On or near Linley View Drive | 7 |
| On or near Trevithick Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridgnorth West & Tasley over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 95 | 43.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 43 | 19.5% |
| Under investigation | 36 | 16.4% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 9.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 5.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% |
Bridgnorth West & Tasley has an estimated population of 5,212. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridgnorth West & Tasley sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bridgnorth West & Tasley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.4% |
| Private rented homes | 17.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Bridgnorth West & Tasley a safe place to live?
Bridgnorth West & Tasley recorded 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (22).
Is crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth West & Tasley was down 13% on the year before: 220 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 254 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bridgnorth West & Tasley?
Bridgnorth West & Tasley is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bridgnorth West & Tasley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.