Crime Rates at Blackford, Burwarton, Bridgnorth, WV16 6QS

Blackford area has the 20th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Church Stretton and Craven Arms , and the 358th lowest crime rate of 1,005 local areas in Shropshire .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Blackford (WV16 6QS) in the last 12 months was 28.9 per 1,000 residents and was 35.6% lower than the Church Stretton and Craven Arms average (44.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 24.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 63.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blackford (WV16 6QS), the main crime hotspot is near Thorn Lane. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.