Albrighton Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Albrighton's November 2023 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents marked a continuation of its position as one of the UK’s safest areas. This figure, 62.7% below the national average of 7.5 per 1,000, highlights the area’s consistently low crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (30.4% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.1%). These figures align with Albrighton’s character as a compact, low-density built-up area within Shropshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower crime levels. Seasonal factors in November, including dark evenings and the lead-up to Christmas shopping, likely influenced crime patterns. For instance, the relatively high proportion of violence and sexual offences could reflect increased social interactions during the late autumn period, though the overall rate remains significantly below UK averages. Anti-social behaviour, while still lower than the national average (33% below), saw a notable 200% increase compared to the previous month, suggesting a possible spike linked to Bonfire Night events or other local gatherings. The absence of major retail hubs or nightlife venues in Albrighton may explain the limited presence of shoplifting or public order offences typically associated with urban centres. This month’s data reinforces Albrighton’s status as an area where crime remains uncommon, with most residents unlikely to experience any criminal incident during the month.

November 2023 saw a marked shift in Albrighton’s crime mix, with anti-social behaviour surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and criminal damage and arson doubling (from 0 to 2). These increases contrasted with a 50% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 14 to 7, suggesting a possible reduction in interpersonal conflicts or improved community interventions. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 0.9 per 1,000 residents, remained 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, underscoring Albrighton’s continued safety in this domain. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour’s rise to 0.7 per 1,000 (26.1% of total crimes) highlights the need for targeted local action, particularly given its 33% gap from the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. The sharp increase in criminal damage and arson, while still below the national rate (0.6 per 1,000), may reflect seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night celebrations. Residents might find the 50% drop in violent crime reassuring, though the 200% rise in anti-social behaviour warrants attention from local authorities. The data also shows that property-related crimes, such as burglary and vehicle crime, remained at 0.2 per 1,000 each, 41% and 60% below UK averages respectively, indicating that Albrighton’s built-up area retains a low risk profile for such offences.

Albrighton’s November 2023 crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents represented a 14.8% decrease from the previous month’s 3.3 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, highlights the potential for isolated incidents to impact local safety perceptions. When scaled to the area’s population of 8,183, this translates to one reported crime for every 356 residents over the course of the month—a stark contrast to the UK average, where residents face significantly higher exposure to crime. Albrighton’s position as a small built-up area within Shropshire, rather than a major urban centre, likely contributes to its low crime rates, with fewer commercial zones and a more tightly knit community potentially reducing opportunities for criminal activity. The monthly exposure figure, while not alarming, serves as a reminder that even in low-crime areas, vigilance remains important. Comparing this to other months in the series, November’s data aligns with a broader pattern of seasonal stability, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour this month suggests that local events or environmental factors may occasionally disrupt this trend.