Total Crime Rate
16.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Avondale Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bridgnorth West and Tasley , and the 159th 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 Avondale Road (WV16 5DJ) in the last 12 months was 16.0 per 1,000 residents and was 70.3% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Avondale Road (WV16 5DJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Salop Street, where police recorded 12 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Morgan Springs (9 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 | Morgan Springs | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Salop Street | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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