Albrighton Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Albrighton’s crime rate in May 2023 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area within Shropshire 56.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s generally low crime profile, consistent with its rural-urban hybrid character, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced incidents. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.4% of all reported crimes.5 per 1,000 was 46% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 10.3% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.4 per 1,000—70% below the UK average. These figures suggest a crime profile skewed toward low-level incidents rather than serious violence, potentially reflecting Albrighton’s small, tightly knit community. Seasonal factors in May, including extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising, could have influenced patterns, though the overall rate remained exceptionally low. The data also reveals a notable absence of property crime relative to the UK average, with vehicle crime and burglary each contributing 10.3% of total crimes. This may align with Albrighton’s limited retail and nightlife infrastructure compared to larger urban centres, where such crimes are more common. While the area’s crime rate is among the lowest in the UK, the slight increase in violence and sexual offences compared to April (a 7.7% decline from 13 to 12 incidents) suggests ongoing vigilance is required to maintain this trend.

May 2023 saw notable shifts in Albrighton’s crime profile, with three categories experiencing significant changes. Drugs-related offences surged by 100%, rising from zero to one incident—a rare occurrence in the area. This spike, though minor in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as increased socialising during May’s longer evenings. Concurrently, vehicle crime also jumped 100%, with three incidents reported, potentially linked to more vehicles on local roads during the month. Burglary, too, increased by 100% (from one to two incidents), though the low base rate means this remains a rare occurrence. In contrast, public order offences fell by 50% (from four to two), due to reduced alcohol-fuelled incidents during bank holidays or improved community policing efforts. The most striking finding is the dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41.4% of all crimes—despite their rate being 46% below the UK average. This highlights a localised pattern where interpersonal disputes may occur more frequently than in other areas. Residents might find the 10.3% share of anti-social behaviour noteworthy, as this category’s rate was 70% below the UK average, suggesting effective local initiatives to manage disruptive behaviour.

Albrighton’s crime rate in May 2023 increased by 11.3% compared to April’s 3.2 per 1,000, though it remains exceptionally low in the context of the UK. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this small community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 282 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than most UK areas. With a population of 8,183, Albrighton’s crime statistics demonstrate a stark contrast to larger urban centres, where crime rates are typically 5–10 times higher. The low rate of property crime—particularly burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000)—suggests that Albrighton’s built-up area may benefit from a combination of low population density and limited commercial activity compared to more industrial or retail-focused towns. This is further reflected in the 35% below UK average for burglary and 11% below for vehicle crime. While the 11.3% month-on-month increase is notable, it remains within a context where Albrighton’s overall crime rate is still 56.2% below the national average, illustrating the area’s consistent safety profile despite minor fluctuations.