Albrighton Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Albrighton's July 2023 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents—66.3% below the UK average—reveals a combination of stability and localized spikes. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the area experienced notable increases in anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and other theft, which may be tied to the summer season's impact on community dynamics. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (30.4% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and vehicle crime (17.4%). These figures suggest that Albrighton's crime profile is shaped by its character as a built-up area within Shropshire, where seasonal tourism and local festivals may contribute to transient spikes in disorder. However, the rate of violence and sexual offences is 68% below the UK average, and anti-social behaviour is 58% below, indicating that the area's overall safety remains a significant advantage. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, school holidays, and outdoor events—likely influences crime patterns, with increased foot traffic and gatherings exacerbating issues like anti-social behaviour and vehicle-related incidents. Despite these localized concerns, Albrighton's crime rate continues to underscore its position as one of the safer communities in the UK, with most categories well below national averages.

July 2023 saw alarming surges in anti-social behaviour (+400%), vehicle crime (+300%), and other theft (+200%) compared to June, despite an overall decline in the total crime rate. These increases, particularly in anti-social behaviour, may be linked to the area's seasonal context—peak summer, school holidays, and local festivals—which could have drawn larger crowds to public spaces. While violent crime dropped by 53.3% (from 15 to 7 incidents), the rise in vehicle crime (now 0.5 per 1,000, 4% above the UK average) suggests heightened activity in parking areas or car-related thefts. Residents should remain vigilant, especially in areas frequented during festivals or events. Albrighton's anti-social behaviour rate is 58% below the UK average, indicating that while some categories are rising, the overall profile remains significantly safer than the national benchmark.

Albrighton's July 2023 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.1% decline from the previous month's rate of 2.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight overall reduction in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 356 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that places Albrighton among the safer built-up areas in the UK. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, highlights the importance of community vigilance, particularly in light of recent spikes in specific crime categories. The population context further illustrates that Albrighton's crime profile is low relative to its size, suggesting that local factors—such as strong community engagement or effective policing—may be contributing to this trend.