Bridgnorth Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences remain the dominant crime category in Bridgnorth for June 2025, accounting for 36.5% of all reported incidents. This category's rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents is 9% below the UK average, a contrast to the sharp rise in shoplifting, which surged to 0.8 per 1,000 (27% above the national average). The area's overall crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents places it 11.1% below the UK average, a consistent trend reflecting Bridgnorth's status as a historic market town with a relatively low crime profile. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and increased tourism in nearby rural areas—may partly explain the uptick in retail-related crimes, though local factors such as the town's compact layout and strong community policing likely contribute to the overall safety. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, remained stable at 1.4 per 1,000, slightly below the UK average, suggesting that while minor disturbances persist, they are managed effectively. The balance between violent and property crimes has shifted slightly, with property offences now accounting for 43.5% of total reports compared to 36.5% for violent crimes in May. This shift may reflect changing patterns in local activity, such as increased foot traffic in commercial areas during the summer months. Bridgnorth's crime picture illustrates a town where historical infrastructure and community engagement appear to mitigate broader national trends, though targeted efforts may be needed to address the specific rise in shoplifting and criminal damage.

June 2025 saw a stark increase in shoplifting, with reported incidents jumping from four to nine—a 125% rise. This surge, coupled with a 60% increase in criminal damage and arson, points to a potential seasonal uptick in property-related offences. While violent crimes remained the dominant category, contributing 36.5% of all reported incidents, their rate was 9% below the UK average, suggesting a local resilience in this area. Conversely, drug-related offences plummeted by 83.3%, from six to one, reflecting a significant decline that may indicate changes in local drug trade dynamics or enforcement efforts. The contrast between rising shoplifting and falling drug crimes illustrates a shifting crime mix, with property-focused offences outpacing violent crimes for the first time this year. Residents might find the 125% spike in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it exceeds the national average for this category by 27% and could signal targeted retail crime patterns.

Bridgnorth's crime rate in June 2025 rose by 10.2% compared to May, moving from 6.5 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, suggests a shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes per day over the month, a figure that translates to a local context of one crime occurring for every 139 residents during June. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the population. The population context is critical: with 11,782 residents, the area's relatively low overall crime rate underscores its safety compared to national benchmarks. However, the rise in specific categories like shoplifting and criminal damage may signal seasonal or situational factors influencing local patterns. These changes warrant attention to how external pressures, such as increased foot traffic or weather-related activity, interact with the area's existing characteristics.