Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV15 · Shropshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WS2 · Walsall
451
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bridgnorth has less crime — 2 vs 451 incidents in April 2026.
Walsall recorded substantially more crime than Bridgnorth in April 2026 — 451 incidents compared to 2, a 225.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgnorth sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Weapons possession (1), while Walsall has more Violence & sexual offences (170) and Shoplifting (58). Bridgnorth is below the national average while Walsall 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 Walsall — 2 vs 451 incidents. That is 100% 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 Walsall had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Bridgnorth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 451).