Bridgnorth vs Shrewsbury Rural East

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
      22/100
      Shrewsbury Rural East West Mercia Police

      Bridgnorth vs Shrewsbury Rural East 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
      22/100
      High Crime
      Shrewsbury Rural East
      West Mercia Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.6% trend
      13% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bridgnorth
      B Shrewsbury Rural East
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,116
      602
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,061
      530
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.2%
      ↑13.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      13%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bridgnorth
      B Shrewsbury Rural East
      Violent Crime
      397 ↑4%
      269 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↑7%
      96 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓9%
      45 ↑29%
      Vehicle Crime
      66 ↓28%
      18 ↓14%
      Burglary
      75 ↑4%
      31 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      99 ↑9%
      56 ↑30%
      Drugs
      35 ↑59%
      10 ↑67%
      Public Order
      79 ↑27%
      33 ↑10%
      Robbery
      6 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      74 ↑80%
      20 ↑43%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑30%
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      23 ↓12%
      14 ↓13%
      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 Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Bridgnorth has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,116 crimes in the last 12 months. Shrewsbury Rural East has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 602 crimes. Shrewsbury Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bridgnorth vs Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Bridgnorth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Shrewsbury Rural East shows +13.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      In Bridgnorth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (397 incidents). In Shrewsbury Rural East, it is Violent Crime (269 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Bridgnorth recorded 160 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shrewsbury Rural East recorded 96. 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 Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Violent crime in Bridgnorth totalled 397 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 269 in Shrewsbury Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury Rural East 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%). Shrewsbury Rural East recorded 530 crimes previously (now 602, +13.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      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 Shrewsbury Rural East has 13%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bridgnorth and Shrewsbury Rural East?

      Bridgnorth falls within the West Mercia Police boundary. Shrewsbury Rural East 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 Shrewsbury Rural East?

      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 Shrewsbury Rural East on a crime map?

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

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