Bridgnorth Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 11,782 residents, 77 crimes in December 2023 equates to one reported crime for every 153 residents over the course of the month. This rate of 6.5 crimes per 1,000 population places Bridgnorth 9.7% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. The crime profile reveals a stark contrast between violent and property crime: 53% of reported incidents involved violence and sexual offences, while property crimes accounted for just 27%. This imbalance is consistent with Bridgnorth's character as a historic market town with a compact built-up area, where close-knit communities may contribute to higher reporting rates for personal crimes. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as December's dark evenings and empty homes during the holiday season could have increased opportunities for violence and burglary. The town's proximity to Shropshire's rural areas may also influence crime patterns, with potential spillover from more remote regions. The rate of violence and sexual offences (3.5 per 1,000) is 34% higher than the UK average, suggesting local dynamics that may warrant further analysis.

December 2023 saw a dramatic 215.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, jumping from 13 to 41 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in possession of weapons (1 to 2 cases), indicates a significant shift in crime trends. Burglary also rose by 33.3%, with eight incidents reported, a rate 100% above the UK average. These increases contrast sharply with declines in other categories: public order offences fell 66.7% (3 to 1), criminal damage and arson dropped 42.9% (7 to 4), and 'other crime' decreased by 33.3% (3 to 2). The town's violent crime rate (3.5 per 1,000) is 34% higher than the UK average, while burglary rates are 100% above the national average. This divergence highlights Bridgnorth's unique profile, with property crime rates (21 total) significantly lower than the UK average for burglary but higher for violent offences. A resident would find the 215% increase in violent crimes particularly noteworthy, as it represents a stark departure from previous months and may suggest emerging patterns requiring community attention.

Bridgnorth's crime rate rose 20.4% from 5.4 per 1,000 in November to 6.5 per 1,000 in December 2023. This monthly increase, though modest, translates to an average of two crimes reported each day in the town. Over the course of December, one crime occurred for roughly every 153 residents, a figure that provides context for local residents assessing risk. When compared to the UK average, Bridgnorth's overall rate remains 9.7% lower, but specific categories show divergence: violence and sexual offences are 34% above the national average, while criminal damage and arson are 46% below. This contrast suggests that while the town is generally safer than average, certain crime types require targeted attention. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Bridgnorth's crime burden is distributed across its 11,782 residents in a way that is both comparable to and distinct from national trends. The daily crime count of two incidents provides a tangible benchmark for residents, though this figure includes all crime types and does not indicate a sudden spike in danger.