Crime in Bridgnorth: statistics, rates and trends
875 crimes were recorded in Bridgnorth in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bridgnorth at a glance
- Crime trends in Bridgnorth
- Types of crime in Bridgnorth
- Bridgnorth compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bridgnorth
- Streets with the most crime in Bridgnorth
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bridgnorth
- Demographics of Bridgnorth
- Questions about crime in Bridgnorth
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (319), anti-social behaviour (118) and criminal damage and arson (79) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 696th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bridgnorth | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 875 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.9 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,685 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,148 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (778). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 875 | 74.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 805 | 68.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 778 | 66.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 806 | 69.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 994 | 85.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 945 | 80.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 956 | 81.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,063 | 91.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,148 | 98.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| July 2026 | 78 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 82 |
| April 2026 | 42 |
| March 2026 | 80 |
| February 2026 | 46 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 81 |
| November 2025 | 95 |
| October 2025 | 72 |
| September 2025 | 75 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (36% below) and anti-social behaviour (34% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 41 to 58 and burglary rose from 30 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 319 | 27.3 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 6.8 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Public order | 66 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 63 | 5.4 | 8.5 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 5.0 | 5.0 | +41% |
| Other theft | 53 | 4.5 | 6.4 | -5% |
| Burglary | 40 | 3.4 | 3.6 | +33% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bridgnorth; the highest is Telford (95.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Albrighton (35.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgnorth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | -28% |
| Albrighton | 296 | 35.5 | -53% |
| Shifnal | 563 | 58.0 | -23% |
| Wombourne | 608 | 49.7 | -34% |
| Perton | 452 | 54.5 | -27% |
| Telford | 15,813 | 95.4 | +27% |
| Kingswinford | 2,844 | 54.3 | -27% |
| Codsall | 718 | 53.6 | -28% |
Of the 3 areas within Bridgnorth, Bridgnorth Castle had the highest crime rate (94.6 per 1,000) and Bridgnorth West & Tasley the lowest (40.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Castle | Neighbourhood | 4,292 | 406 | 94.6 |
| Bridgnorth East | Neighbourhood | 4,698 | 353 | 75.1 |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | Neighbourhood | 5,212 | 209 | 40.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Bridgnorth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (109).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 109 |
| On or near Parking Area | 54 |
| On or near B4373 | 30 |
| On or near St Johns Street | 30 |
| On or near Innage Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Wrekin Road | 24 |
| On or near Postern Gate | 22 |
| On or near Cartway | 19 |
| On or near Doctors Lane | 18 |
| On or near Richmond Gardens | 18 |
Of the 757 crimes in Bridgnorth with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 118 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 343 | 45.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 201 | 26.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 117 | 15.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 3.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Bridgnorth has an estimated population of 11,685 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (32%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bridgnorth average decile 6.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bridgnorth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 19.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bridgnorth a safe place to live?
Bridgnorth recorded 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 696th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bridgnorth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 319 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Bridgnorth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth was up 9% on the year before: 875 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 805 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bridgnorth?
About 11,685 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 32% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bridgnorth?
Bridgnorth 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.