Albrighton Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Albrighton in January 2024 reveals a distinctive balance between violent and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.1% of all crimes and criminal damage and arson contributing 13.5%. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 38% of reported crimes, suggesting Albrighton's specific social dynamics may influence this mix. The area's overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents — 39.2% below the UK average of 7.4 — underscores its position as one of the safest built-up areas in England and Wales. Seasonal factors in January, including post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours, may partly explain the lower prevalence of outdoor crimes typically associated with warmer months. The dominance of violence and sexual offences in Albrighton's crime mix is notable, particularly given the 35.1% share of these incidents compared to the UK average. This could reflect local characteristics such as the area's demographic composition or the nature of its built environment, though further analysis would be required to confirm such connections. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.5) may indicate effective parking management or lower traffic density, though this remains speculative without additional data. The presence of drug-related offences at 0.5 per 1,000 — 138% above the UK average — highlights a specific vulnerability in Albrighton that warrants closer examination in the context of regional drug market trends.

January 2024 saw a 300% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with a 33.3% decrease in other theft, which fell from 3 to 2. The crime mix reveals a 35.1% share of violence and sexual offences, balanced by 13.5% criminal damage and arson, indicating a shift towards property-related incidents compared to previous months. Drug offences in Albrighton are 138% above the UK average (0.2 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a significant discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as proximity to transport routes or changing illicit market dynamics. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose by 200% (1 to 3 incidents), a figure that is 20% below the UK average, suggesting Albrighton's relatively low exposure to this category despite the increase. The 150% rise in criminal damage and arson — from 2 to 5 incidents — is particularly noteworthy, as this category is 5% above the UK average, indicating a potential vulnerability in community infrastructure or public spaces.

Albrighton's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 75.9% compared to the previous month, reflecting a marked shift in local crime patterns. This increase contrasts with the area's overall position as one of the UK's safest built-up areas, with a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents — 39.2% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of 1 crime reported each day in January, a figure that may appear low but warrants attention given the seasonal context. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 221 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a community of 8,183 people. This monthly exposure figure suggests that most residents are unlikely to experience crime firsthand, though the sharp increase in specific categories like drug-related offences raises questions about emerging local trends. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Albrighton remains a low-crime area, but the month-on-month rise indicates a need for ongoing monitoring of specific crime types.