Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV15 · Shropshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS8 · Walsall
160
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bridgnorth has less crime — 2 vs 160 incidents in April 2026.
Brownhills recorded substantially more crime than Bridgnorth in April 2026 — 160 incidents compared to 2, a 80.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgnorth sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Weapons possession (1), while Brownhills has more Violence & sexual offences (58) and Criminal damage & arson (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bridgnorth recorded fewer crimes than Brownhills — 2 vs 160 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Bridgnorth is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Bridgnorth saw higher rates of Burglary and Weapons possession while Brownhills had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bridgnorth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 160).