Total Crime Rate
6.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ludlow Road area has the lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bridgnorth West and Tasley , and the 33rd 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 Ludlow Road (WV16 5AD) in the last 12 months was 6.6 per 1,000 residents and was 87.7% 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 Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ludlow Road (WV16 5AD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Salop Street, where police recorded 12 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Salop Street | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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