Total Crime Rate
6.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025King Street area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts , and the 34th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around King Street (TF12 5PR) in the last 12 months was 6.7 per 1,000 residents and was 91.6% lower 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 Other crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around King Street (TF12 5PR), the main crime hotspot is near Duke Street. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Speed'S Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Duke Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Duke Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elizabeth Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Elizabeth Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Windsor Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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