Crime in Bridgnorth: statistics, rates and trends
874 crimes were recorded in Bridgnorth in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bridgnorth
- Questions about crime in Bridgnorth
- About this data
874 crimes were recorded in Bridgnorth in the 12 months to July 2026, 74.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 312 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bridgnorth has the 701st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bridgnorth | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 874 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.8 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 11,685 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,149 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (747). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 874 | 74.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 821 | 70.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 747 | 63.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 820 | 70.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 995 | 85.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 962 | 82.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 967 | 82.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,070 | 91.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,149 | 98.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 78 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bridgnorth 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 increases were in vehicle crime (+35%) and burglary (+32%). The largest falls were in other theft (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 312 | 26.7 | 0.78 | -0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 113 | 9.7 | 0.63 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 86 | 7.4 | 1.09 | +12% |
| Public order | 69 | 5.9 | 0.89 | +15% |
| Shoplifting | 66 | 5.6 | 0.68 | +8% |
| Vehicle crime | 58 | 5.0 | 1.01 | +35% |
| Other theft | 51 | 4.4 | 0.68 | -18% |
| Burglary | 41 | 3.5 | 0.99 | +32% |
| Drugs | 28 | 2.4 | 0.73 | +100% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +10% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.79 | +12% |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.8 | 0.57 | +80% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.6 | 0.35 | +133% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bridgnorth
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bridgnorth recorded 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 35.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bridgnorth
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bridgnorth recorded 113 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bridgnorth
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bridgnorth recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bridgnorth
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bridgnorth recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bridgnorth
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bridgnorth recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bridgnorth
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bridgnorth recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bridgnorth
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bridgnorth recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bridgnorth
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bridgnorth recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bridgnorth
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bridgnorth recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bridgnorth
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bridgnorth recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bridgnorth
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bridgnorth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bridgnorth
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bridgnorth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bridgnorth
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bridgnorth recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bridgnorth
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bridgnorth recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bridgnorth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bridgnorth.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bridgnorth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broseley | 329 | 54.4 | -27% |
| Albrighton | 294 | 35.2 | -53% |
| Shifnal | 547 | 56.3 | -25% |
| Wombourne | 600 | 49.1 | -34% |
| Perton | 435 | 52.4 | -30% |
| Telford | 15,777 | 95.2 | +27% |
| Kingswinford | 2,829 | 54.0 | -28% |
| Codsall | 712 | 53.2 | -29% |
3 areas within Bridgnorth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bridgnorth Castle had the highest rate (96.5 per 1,000) and Bridgnorth West & Tasley the lowest (42.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgnorth Castle | Neighbourhood | 4,292 | 414 | 96.5 |
| Bridgnorth East | Neighbourhood | 4,698 | 345 | 73.4 |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | Neighbourhood | 5,212 | 220 | 42.2 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 106 |
| On or near Parking Area | 51 |
| On or near B4373 | 30 |
| On or near Innage Gardens | 27 |
| On or near St Johns Street | 27 |
| On or near Postern Gate | 26 |
| On or near Wrekin Road | 22 |
| On or near Richmond Gardens | 18 |
| On or near Cartway | 17 |
| On or near Doctors Lane | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bridgnorth 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 | 347 | 39.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 208 | 23.8% |
| Under investigation | 114 | 13.0% |
| Not recorded | 113 | 12.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.3% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Bridgnorth has an estimated population of 11,685. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bridgnorth sits in decile 6.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bridgnorth |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.6% |
| Social rented homes | 11.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.8 |
Is Bridgnorth a safe place to live?
Bridgnorth recorded 74.8 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 312 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (113).
Is crime in Bridgnorth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bridgnorth was up 6% on the year before: 874 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 821 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bridgnorth?
Bridgnorth 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.