Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WS9 · Walsall
101
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV15 · Shropshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bridgnorth has less crime — 2 vs 101 incidents in April 2026.
Aldridge recorded substantially more crime than Bridgnorth in April 2026 — 101 incidents compared to 2, a 50.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldridge sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (37) and Criminal damage & arson (11), while Bridgnorth has more Burglary (1) and Weapons possession (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bridgnorth recorded fewer crimes than Aldridge — 2 vs 101 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Bridgnorth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldridge saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson while Bridgnorth had more Burglary and Weapons possession. Overall, Bridgnorth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 101).