Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV15 · Shropshire
2
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV5 · Staffordshire
43
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Bridgnorth has less crime — 2 vs 43 incidents in April 2026.
Wombourne recorded substantially more crime than Bridgnorth in April 2026 — 43 incidents compared to 2, a 21.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bridgnorth sees higher rates of Burglary (1) and Weapons possession (1), while Wombourne has more Violence & sexual offences (14) and Anti-social behaviour (8). 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 Wombourne — 2 vs 43 incidents. That is 95% 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 Wombourne had more Violence & sexual offences and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Bridgnorth recorded fewer total crimes (2 vs 43).