Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV15 · Shropshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV10 · Wolverhampton
258
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Bridgnorth has less crime — 2 vs 258 incidents in April 2026.
Wednesfield recorded substantially more crime than Bridgnorth in April 2026 — 258 incidents compared to 2, a 129.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgnorth sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Weapons possession (1), while Wednesfield has more Violence & sexual offences (118) and Shoplifting (43). Bridgnorth is below the national average while Wednesfield 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 Wednesfield — 2 vs 258 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 Wednesfield had more Violence & sexual offences and Shoplifting. Overall, Bridgnorth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 258).