Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV15 · Shropshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS13 · Staffordshire
232
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bridgnorth has less crime — 2 vs 232 incidents in April 2026.
Lichfield recorded substantially more crime than Bridgnorth in April 2026 — 232 incidents compared to 2, a 116.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgnorth sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Weapons possession (1), while Lichfield has more Violence & sexual offences (79) and Anti-social behaviour (48). Bridgnorth is below the national average while Lichfield is above, making Bridgnorth the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bridgnorth recorded fewer crimes than Lichfield — 2 vs 232 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 Lichfield had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bridgnorth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 232).