Total Crime Rate
40.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Princess Drive area has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bridgnorth West and Tasley , and the 473rd highest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Princess Drive (WV16 4LP) in the last 12 months was 40.9 per 1,000 residents and was 24.0% lower than the Bridgnorth West and Tasley average (53.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 22.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Princess Drive (WV16 4LP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Princess Drive, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Woodberry Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bridgnorth West and Tasley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Ash Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dunval Close | Under investigation |
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