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Crime in Bridgnorth

Bridgnorth had 270 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 75.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 28th of 86 Shropshire areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% above the middle Shropshire area. Crime was up 23% on the three months before.

WV16, Shropshire · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bridgnorth

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75.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
28 of 86Shropshire rank1st is the highest rate
+23%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common111 in 3 months

Month by month

83 Mar 46 Apr 90 May 96 Jun 89 Jul 85 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bridgnorth. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence11141%
anti-social behaviour5320%
shoplifting187%
theft176%
vehicle crime166%
criminal damage156%
public order135%
drugs73%

Bridgnorth against Shropshire

TypeBridgnorth per 1,000Middle Shropshire areaChange
Violence3124.2▲ 31%
Burglary1.71.7–
Vehicle crime4.51.1▼ 16%
Anti-social behaviour14.89.3▲ 342%
Theft and robbery6.74.3▲ 20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bridgnorth75.5▲ 23%
Oldbury40▲ 7%
Claverley16.1–
Worfield14.1▼ 40%
See every Shropshire area ranked on the crime in Shropshire page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bridgnorth a safe area?

Bridgnorth had about 75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 28 of 86 Shropshire areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bridgnorth?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (111), followed by anti-social behaviour (53) and shoplifting (18).