Total Crime Rate
11.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Well Meadow area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts , and the 98th 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 Well Meadow (WV15 6DD) in the last 12 months was 11.5 per 1,000 residents and was 85.7% 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 Vehicle crime with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Well Meadow (WV15 6DD), the main crime hotspot is near Hospital Street. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hospital Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Hospital Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hillside Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hillside Avenue | Under investigation |
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