Crime Rate in Bridgnorth West and Tasley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bridgnorth West and Tasley

The total recorded crimes in Bridgnorth West and Tasley, Shropshire, UK in March 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bridgnorth West and Tasley crime rate of 4.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bridgnorth West and Tasley, encompassing approximately 9,845 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
Bridgnorth West and Tasley Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Wrekin Road with total crimes: 5
  • Postern Gate with total crimes: 4
  • Ludlow Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bridgnorth West and Tasley?

To understand the safety of Bridgnorth West and Tasley, we need to analyze Bridgnorth West and Tasley crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Shropshire:

    • In 2024, Bridgnorth West and Tasley reported a higher crime volume than the Shropshire average, with 370 crimes compared to 350. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bridgnorth West and Tasley witnessed more crimes than 41 out of 62 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bridgnorth West and Tasley had fewer crimes than the Shropshire average, with 346 crimes compared to 349. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bridgnorth West and Tasley witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 62 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Shropshire, Bridgnorth West and Tasley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bridgnorth West and Tasley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bridgnorth West and Tasley has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 4.67 ranking 7th out of 62 in the Shropshire, UK

In 2024, the total Bridgnorth West and Tasley crimes were 370. The crime rate of Bridgnorth West and Tasley in 2024 was 37.58 (year) or 3.13 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Shropshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bridgnorth West and Tasley were around 346 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.14 (year) or 2.93 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Shropshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shropshire)CrimesRank (Shropshire)CrimesRank (Shropshire)
Quarry and Coton Hill132 11,863 11,326 1
Oswestry South53 5806 21,153 2
Battlefield62 2634 6497 15
Bayston Hill, Column and Sutton51 6765 3884 3
Oswestry East57 3607 9640 6
Castlefields and Ditherington43 9618 7737 4
Sundorne45 8708 4694 5
Harlescott53 4640 5583 8
Bridgnorth East and Astley Abbotts34 18555 12592 7
Whitchurch North42 10614 8532 12
Wem28 23520 13579 9
Market Drayton East38 15575 10534 10
Church Stretton and Craven Arms40 13441 18532 11
Market Drayton West41 12566 11517 14
Tern41 11270 32228 40
Ludlow North27 25481 14524 13
Meole38 14474 15480 16
Monkmoor37 16450 16468 17
Bagley24 27448 17302 29
Shifnal North35 17318 26274 31
Broseley26 26353 23430 18
Ellesmere Urban24 29375 20421 19
Whitchurch South30 22414 19387 21
Shifnal South and Cosford33 19335 24366 22
Underdale22 32308 28396 20
Copthorne33 20211 43303 28
Gobowen, Selattyn and Weston Rhyn31 21371 21313 26
Longden28 24282 31334 24
Ludlow East19 35328 25332 25
St Martin's24 28260 35304 27
Hodnet15 46313 27236 38
Abbey13 54297 29185 48
Ludlow South21 34249 37285 30
Bowbrook16 41285 30219 42
The Meres23 30109 59144 56
Shawbury22 31159 54161 53
Belle Vue15 47266 34262 32
Cleobury Mortimer15 45247 38259 33
Rea Valley13 52266 33247 36
Porthill21 33225 42255 35
Highley16 40252 36258 34
Albrighton19 36210 44216 43
Alveley and Claverley13 53238 40247 37
Oswestry West18 37179 48221 41
Burnell17 38161 53191 46
Clun15 43246 39228 39
Severn Valley16 39171 51117 60
Radbrook16 42231 41205 44
Corvedale15 4487 63135 57
Chirbury and Worthen12 56184 47203 45
St Oswald9 59209 45176 51
Clee10 57208 46160 54
Much Wenlock13 50167 52189 47
Worfield14 48148 55178 50
Prees13 51178 49180 49
Whittington14 49174 50168 52
Brown Clee13 55102 61148 55
Loton9 60126 56106 61
Ruyton and Baschurch9 61120 57127 58
Llanymynech10 58114 58123 59
Bishop's Castle6 62102 6063 63
Cheswardine4 6395 6292 62

Bridgnorth West and Tasley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20255
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202510
January 20256
December 202414
November 202410
October 202414
September 202410
August 202423
July 202412
June 202422
May 202413
April 202412

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20253
November 20245
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20255
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
June 20246
April 20244

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

High Crime Locations Bridgnorth West and Tasley in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bridgnorth West and Tasley postcode area is presented below.

1. Wrekin Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Postern Gate (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
3. Ludlow Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
4. Princess Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. Salop Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Claremont Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Pound Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
8. King'S Loade (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Manor Farm Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Three Ashes Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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