Bridgnorth Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Bridgnorth’s crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 11% above the UK average, a figure that translates to a resident having a 1-in-124 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime over the course of the month. The most common crime category—violence and sexual offences—accounted for 43.2% of all incidents, a rate 36% higher than the UK average. This suggests that local factors, such as the area’s built-up nature and potential nightlife activity, may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson, which rose sharply by 160% compared to October, could be influenced by seasonal events like Bonfire Night, though the absence of a UK-specific comparison for this category complicates direct analysis. The crime profile also includes a notable spike in drug-related offences, which increased by 200%, reflecting shifts in local patterns or increased social activity around Black Friday shopping. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell below the UK average by 34%, due to reduced public engagement during colder evenings. These trends illustrate how seasonal rhythms and the built environment interact to shape crime patterns in a small urban area like Bridgnorth, where community dynamics and environmental factors likely play a significant role in shaping risk levels.

November 2025 saw a 200% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 2 to 6 incidents, a sharp contrast to the 75% drop in 'other crime' (from 4 to 1). This shift in crime mix suggests a growing focus on illicit substances, which may align with seasonal patterns such as post-Black Friday activity or increased social gatherings. Violent crimes, which account for 43.2% of all incidents, remain 36% above the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), highlighting a persistent challenge in addressing aggression and sexual offences. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell below the UK average by 34%, potentially reflecting community efforts or reduced public space usage during colder evenings. The 160% rise in criminal damage and arson (from 5 to 13) could be linked to Bonfire Night, though the absence of a comparable UK figure for this category means the local context remains critical for understanding such spikes.

Bridgnorth's crime rate in November 2025 rose to 8.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 31.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.1. This shift translates to roughly 3 crimes reported daily in the built-up area, a figure that underscores the pace at which incidents occur in a community of 11,782 people. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for every 124 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises risk in terms of population exposure. While the daily crime count is a local metric without a UK-wide counterpart, the population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a higher likelihood of encountering crime compared to the UK average. This increase may reflect seasonal pressures, such as the darker evenings of November coinciding with Bonfire Night, which could heighten incidents of anti-social behaviour or vandalism. The contrast between this month’s figures and the previous month highlights a noticeable acceleration in criminal activity, warranting closer attention to local factors that may contribute to this trend.