Bridgnorth Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as Bridgnorth's dominant crime category in June 2023, accounting for 37% of all reported incidents. With 27 cases recorded, this category maintained a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—21% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents marked a 27.1% reduction compared to the national average of 8.5, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile than most UK regions. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16.4% of total crimes, though this category saw a 40% month-on-month decline. Shoplifting, at 11% of all incidents, stood out as the only category above the UK average, with 0.7 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 0.5. The seasonal context of June—a time when tourism begins to ramp up in Shropshire—may partially explain the spike in retail-related offences, though the overall crime rate remains stable. Bridgnorth's crime picture illustrates a balance between persistent challenges in violent crime and areas of improvement in anti-social behaviour, with the local environment appearing to mitigate broader national trends in property crime.

June 2023 saw a significant surge in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 4 to 8—a 100% increase. This spike contrasts with a 40% decline in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 20 to 12. The rise in shoplifting, now at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, places Bridgnorth 30% above the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, violent crimes—accounting for 37% of all incidents—remained 21% below the UK rate of 2.9 per 1,000. The most notable shift was in theft from the person, which rose from zero to one incident, marking a 100% increase. These fluctuations suggest seasonal factors may influence retail activity, though the area's overall violent crime rate continues to outperform national benchmarks. Residents may find the 40% drop in anti-social behaviour particularly notable, indicating potential improvements in local community engagement or policing efforts.

Bridgnorth's crime rate in June 2023 dropped to 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a 9.8% decrease from the previous month's 6.9 rate. This downward trend aligns with the 27.1% reduction in the area's overall crime rate compared to the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day, or one crime for every 161 residents over the course of the month. While the daily crime count remains consistent with Bridgnorth's historical patterns, the monthly exposure figure highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. The population context further illustrates that, despite the 73 total crimes recorded, the rate remains well below the national benchmark, suggesting a stable or improving local environment. This contrast with the UK average underscores Bridgnorth's unique position as a smaller built-up area with distinct community dynamics.