Albrighton Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, Albrighton, a small built-up area within Shropshire, recorded 19 crimes, translating to a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 71.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s comparatively low crime levels. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 9 incidents (47.4% of the total), followed by other theft (3 incidents, 15.8%) and anti-social behaviour (2 incidents, 10.5%). These patterns may be influenced by Albrighton’s character as a small, possibly rural-adjacent community with limited nightlife and commercial activity, which likely reduces opportunities for certain crimes. The seasonal context of September—back-to-school periods, university freshers arriving, and the transition to shorter evenings—could also play a role. For instance, the high proportion of violent crimes may reflect increased social interactions in local schools or community hubs. Conversely, the relatively low rates of property crimes, such as burglary (1 incident) and vehicle crime (1 incident), suggest that Albrighton’s compact nature and lower foot traffic in non-commercial areas may act as deterrents. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Albrighton’s rate is 60% below national levels, a stark contrast that could be attributed to the area’s demographic profile or effective local policing strategies. However, the 200% increase in other theft highlights a specific vulnerability, tied to seasonal retail activity or increased movement of people during the academic year’s start. Overall, the data illustrates a crime picture shaped by Albrighton’s small-scale environment, where community dynamics and seasonal rhythms interact to influence crime trends.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in Albrighton’s crime profile. Other theft surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, while robbery doubled from zero to one. These increases contrast with declines in several categories: vehicle crime fell 66.7% (from three to one), anti-social behaviour dropped 60% (from five to two), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 50% (from two to one). The violent crime category, which made up 47.4% of total incidents, remained 60% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This divergence suggests Albrighton’s violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to national trends. The rise in other theft may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as the start of the academic year, which could increase opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Residents might find the 200% increase in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it highlights a specific area of risk. Meanwhile, the decline in vehicle crime could be linked to reduced traffic during the early evening hours, a common pattern in smaller towns.

Albrighton’s September 2023 crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 42.4% decline from the previous month’s 4.0 per 1,000. This reduction places the area significantly below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a gap of 71.2%. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 431 residents, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with Albrighton’s relatively small population of 8,183. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime per day, a figure that aligns with its overall low crime rate. When scaled to population size, this suggests that residents face a much lower risk of encountering crime compared to the UK average. The drop in violent crimes, which fell from 10 to 9, and the decline in anti-social behaviour by 60% (from 5 to 2), may be partly explained by seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and the start of the academic year, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the increase in other theft by 200% (from 1 to 3) indicates a shift in criminal activity that deserves closer attention to local patterns.