Bridgnorth vs Golden Valley

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Bridgnorth West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Golden Valley West Mercia Police

      Bridgnorth vs Golden Valley Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Bridgnorth
      West Mercia Police
      1,116 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.2% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Golden Valley
      West Mercia Police
      303 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.1% trend
      4.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridgnorth
      B Golden Valley
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,116
      303
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,061
      316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↓4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      4.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridgnorth
      B Golden Valley
      Violent Crime
      397 ↑4%
      148 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↑7%
      37 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓9%
      25 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↓28%
      12 ↑50%
      Burglary
      75 ↑4%
      20 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑9%
      20 ↓17%
      Drugs
      35 ↑59%
      8 ↑0%
      Public Order
      79 ↑27%
      13 ↓19%
      Robbery
      6 ↓50%
      1
      Shoplifting
      74 ↑80%
      3 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑30%
      3 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓12%
      13 ↑225%
      Overall Verdict
      B Golden Valley is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridgnorth safer than Golden Valley?

      Bridgnorth has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,116 crimes in the last 12 months. Golden Valley has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 303 crimes. Golden Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridgnorth vs Golden Valley?

      Bridgnorth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Golden Valley shows -4.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridgnorth and Golden Valley?

      In Bridgnorth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (397 incidents). In Golden Valley, it is Violent Crime (148 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgnorth and Golden Valley?

      Bridgnorth recorded 160 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Golden Valley recorded 37. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bridgnorth vs Golden Valley?

      Violent crime in Bridgnorth totalled 397 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Golden Valley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridgnorth and Golden Valley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bridgnorth recorded 1,061 crimes (now 1,116, a change of +5.2%). Golden Valley recorded 316 crimes previously (now 303, -4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgnorth and Golden Valley?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bridgnorth has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Golden Valley has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridgnorth and Golden Valley?

      Bridgnorth falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Golden Valley is covered by West Mercia Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bridgnorth and Golden Valley?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bridgnorth or Golden Valley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bridgnorth and Golden Valley. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.