Total Crime Rate
80.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bridgnorth Road area has the 14th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts , and the 214th highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bridgnorth Road (TF12 5DP) in the last 12 months was 80.0 per 1,000 residents and was 0.2% higher than the Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts average (79.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 150.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 48.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bridgnorth Road (TF12 5DP), the main crime hotspot is near Foundry Lane. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Foundry Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | B4375 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | B4375 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | B4375 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Delph Side | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
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