Albrighton Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Albrighton's February 2024 crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents highlights a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, placing the area 66.2% below the national benchmark. This figure, the lowest recorded in recent months, reflects a consistent trend in Albrighton's low-crime environment, which is characteristic of small, built-up areas with strong community ties and limited urban density. The top crime categories—violence and sexual offences (40%), anti-social behaviour (25%), and public order (15%)—illustrate a focus on interpersonal conflicts and disruptive activities rather than property-related crimes. The seasonal context of February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, may contribute to the lower overall rate, though the persistence of violence and sexual offences at 1.0 per 1,000 suggests localized factors, such as the town's social infrastructure or policing strategies. Anti-social behaviour, while still below the UK average, saw a significant rise, possibly linked to seasonal gatherings or unmet community needs. The absence of major property crimes, with only 3 incidents reported, further underscores the area's safety profile, though the relatively high rate of weapon possession—despite remaining at 0.1 per 1,000—raises questions about localized enforcement or reporting practices. These patterns align with typical trends in small towns, where crime is often concentrated in specific categories and influenced by community dynamics rather than broader socioeconomic factors.

The most striking shift in February 2024 was the 150% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000, may reflect heightened tensions during the winter months or changes in local event calendars. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 38.5%, dropping from 13 to 8, a rate of 1.0 per 1,000—60% below the UK average. This decrease contrasts with the usual seasonal pattern, where such crimes often rise in colder months, though Albrighton's data suggests a possible shift in community engagement or local initiatives. Possession of weapons rose by 100%, though remaining at a low rate of 0.1 per 1,000, a figure 43% above the UK average. This anomaly may indicate isolated incidents rather than a broader trend, though further analysis would be needed to confirm.

Albrighton's crime rate in February 2024 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a 46.0% decline from the previous month's rate of 4.5 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in similar small towns, where winter months often see lower outdoor activity and fewer incidents linked to public spaces. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 29-day period, a figure that may reflect the town's low population density and community-driven policing efforts. When scaled to the local population of 8,183, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 409 residents—a statistic that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national averages. This monthly aggregate suggests that residents face minimal risk of encountering crime, though the fluctuation in specific categories, such as the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, deserves closer attention to local dynamics.