Albrighton Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Albrighton’s crime rate in June 2024 was 1.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 80.5% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores Albrighton’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Shropshire, a county known for its rural and semi-rural landscapes. The most common crimes reported were criminal damage and arson (30.8% of total crimes), followed by public order offences and other theft, each of which remains significantly below national averages. The low crime rate may be influenced by Albrighton’s character as a small, possibly commuter-oriented or low-density area, where community engagement and limited urban infrastructure could contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: June, the start of summer, typically sees increased outdoor activity and tourism in coastal or rural regions, though Albrighton’s data does not indicate a surge in theft from the person or vehicle crime—categories often linked to tourist areas. Instead, the rise in criminal damage and arson may reflect local-specific dynamics, such as seasonal maintenance or disputes over property. The overall crime profile highlights a balance between property-related incidents and a marked absence of violent crime, which is 93% below the UK average. This suggests that Albrighton’s safety is not merely a function of population size but also of its geographic and social context, where the built-up area’s proximity to rural Shropshire may limit exposure to high-crime urban environments.

June 2024 saw a 71.4% decrease in violent and sexual offences, dropping from 7 to 2 incidents—a significant shift that may reflect seasonal changes or targeted community efforts. While property crimes remained the most common category (accounting for 69.2% of total crimes), the rise in criminal damage and arson by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) highlights a notable trend. This increase, though alarming, is still 18% below the UK average for this category. Public order offences also doubled, a 100% month-on-month increase, which may be linked to summer-related activities or local events. Albrighton’s violent crime rate is 93% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends. For residents, the 71.4% drop in violent crime offers a tangible example of how seasonal or community factors can influence crime patterns in this area.

Albrighton's crime rate in June 2024 stood at 1.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 38.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area’s consistently low crime profile, which is 80.5% below the UK average. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 629 residents, a figure that underscores the rarity of criminal activity in this built-up area. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of 0 crimes per day in Albrighton, a local metric that contrasts sharply with national averages but reflects the area’s smaller population and potentially lower exposure to crime hotspots. When scaled to the population of 8,183, the monthly exposure of 1-in-629 residents provides context for residents: the likelihood of encountering crime in Albrighton remains exceptionally low compared to larger urban centres. This sustained safety may be attributed to Albrighton’s character as a small, rural-influenced built-up area, where community cohesion and lower population density could play a role in deterring crime.