Albrighton Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Albrighton during August 2023, four crimes were recorded—a rate 50.6% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure translates to a per-capita risk that is significantly lower than the national context, with residents facing a daily probability of encountering crime that is exceptionally low. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 48.5% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 15.2%. These patterns suggest a crime profile shaped by local factors, including the seasonal rhythm of August, which brings increased tourism and potentially more transient populations. The rate of violent crime in Albrighton, at 2.0 per 1,000, is 24% below the UK average, indicating that while the area experienced a surge in this category compared to the previous month, it still remains relatively safer than the national average. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, is even further below the UK average, which stands at 1.4 per 1,000. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and potentially more empty homes—may contribute to shifts in crime patterns, such as the notable rise in shoplifting and criminal damage. However, the overall crime rate remains low, suggesting that Albrighton's built-up area within Shropshire maintains a distinct profile compared to the broader UK context.

August 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from one to three cases. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month, where empty homes and increased foot traffic in retail areas may create opportunities for theft. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences rose by 128.6%, from seven to sixteen incidents, a sharp contrast to the UK average for this category, which stood at 2.6 per 1,000. This figure is 24% below the national rate, suggesting that Albrighton's violent crime profile, while showing a notable increase, remains less severe than the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also rose in prominence.6 per 1,000 remains 58% below the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 25%, and burglary dropped by 50%, potentially reflecting reduced opportunities during the summer months when properties are more likely to be occupied.

Albrighton's crime rate in August 2023 rose to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 43.4% increase from the previous month's 2.8 per 1,000. This places the area's daily crime count at approximately one reported incident per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 248 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains significantly lower than the UK average. While the increase from July to August is notable, the overall crime rate remains 50.6% below the national average, suggesting that Albrighton continues to experience a crime profile markedly different from the rest of the UK. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the month-on-month rise, the likelihood of encountering crime for an individual resident remains low compared to the national context.