Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV15 · Shropshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV9 · Wolverhampton
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bridgnorth has less crime — 2 vs 31 incidents in April 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Bridgnorth in April 2026 — 31 incidents compared to 2, a 15.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgnorth sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Weapons possession (1), while Wolverhampton has more Violence & sexual offences (8) and Shoplifting (6). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Bridgnorth recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 2 vs 31 incidents. That is 94% 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 Shoplifting. Overall, Bridgnorth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 31).