Total Crime Rate
8.2 per 1,000
All offences · Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Violent Crime Rate
8.2 per 1,000
Nov 2024 - Oct 2025Oldbury Road area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Bridgnorth West and Tasley , and the 57th lowest crime rate of 1,005 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 Oldbury Road (WV16 5EH) in the last 12 months was 8.2 per 1,000 residents and was 84.5% lower than the Bridgnorth West and Tasley average (53.1 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , down -25.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Oldbury Road (WV16 5EH), the main crime hotspot is near Manor Farm Lane. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bridgnorth West and Tasley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadow Close | Under investigation |
| Oct 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Farm Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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