Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV15 · Shropshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV4 · Wolverhampton
108
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Bridgnorth has less crime — 2 vs 108 incidents in April 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Bridgnorth in April 2026 — 108 incidents compared to 2, a 54.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgnorth sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Weapons possession (1), while Wolverhampton has more Violence & sexual offences (51) and Criminal damage & arson (14). 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 Wolverhampton — 2 vs 108 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, Bridgnorth saw higher rates of Burglary and Weapons possession while Wolverhampton had more Violence & sexual offences and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Bridgnorth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 108).