Crime Rates at St Leonards Close, Bridgnorth, WV16 4EJ

St Leonards Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts , and the 228th highest crime rate of 1,000 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 St Leonards Close (WV16 4EJ) in the last 12 months was 76.1 per 1,000 residents and was 14.1% lower than the Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts average (88.6 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 35.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Leonards Close (WV16 4EJ), the main crime hotspot is near Shopping Area. Police recorded 91 crimes here, including 31 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.