Bridgnorth vs Pickersleigh

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Bridgnorth West Mercia Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Pickersleigh West Mercia Police

      Bridgnorth vs Pickersleigh 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
      15/100
      High Crime
      Pickersleigh
      West Mercia Police
      753 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.7% trend
      12.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridgnorth
      B Pickersleigh
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,116
      753
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,061
      693
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↑8.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      12.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridgnorth
      B Pickersleigh
      Violent Crime
      397 ↑4%
      282 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↑7%
      150 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓9%
      54 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↓28%
      8 ↓38%
      Burglary
      75 ↑4%
      24 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑9%
      66 ↑74%
      Drugs
      35 ↑59%
      12 ↓14%
      Public Order
      79 ↑27%
      76 ↑9%
      Robbery
      6 ↓50%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      74 ↑80%
      43 ↓9%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑30%
      6 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓12%
      23 ↑15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bridgnorth safer than Pickersleigh?

      Bridgnorth has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,116 crimes in the last 12 months. Pickersleigh has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 753 crimes. Pickersleigh scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridgnorth vs Pickersleigh?

      Bridgnorth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pickersleigh shows +8.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridgnorth and Pickersleigh?

      In Bridgnorth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (397 incidents). In Pickersleigh, it is Violent Crime (282 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgnorth and Pickersleigh?

      Bridgnorth recorded 160 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pickersleigh recorded 150. 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 Pickersleigh?

      Violent crime in Bridgnorth totalled 397 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 282 in Pickersleigh. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridgnorth and Pickersleigh 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%). Pickersleigh recorded 693 crimes previously (now 753, +8.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgnorth and Pickersleigh?

      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 Pickersleigh has 12.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridgnorth and Pickersleigh?

      Bridgnorth falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Pickersleigh 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 Pickersleigh?

      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 Pickersleigh on a crime map?

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

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