Albrighton Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 in Albrighton revealed an unexpected shift in crime patterns, with public order offences surging by 200% compared to September. This dramatic increase, which saw incidents rise from one to three, stands out as the most surprising development in the month's crime data. The overall crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents—67.9% below the UK average—reflects a broader trend of low-level crime in this built-up area of Shropshire. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, accounted for 47.6% of all incidents. from September's total of 12. This category remains 55% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The seasonal context of October, with its shorter days and Halloween festivities, likely contributed to the rise in public order offences, as darker evenings may have influenced community interactions. Shoplifting, which doubled to two incidents, and criminal damage, which rose from zero to one, suggest that local factors such as retail activity or seasonal events may have played a role. Albrighton's crime profile, while showing minor fluctuations, continues to diverge significantly from national trends, with anti-social behaviour and burglary rates remaining well below UK averages by 84% and 70% respectively. The area's relatively low crime levels, even as specific categories fluctuate, indicate a stable but not static safety environment.

October saw a stark shift in Albrighton's crime mix, with public order offences rising 200% to three incidents, the most significant monthly increase. This surge contrasts with a 16.7% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 12 to 10. The data reveals that Albrighton's violent crime rate—1.2 per 1,000—is 55% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. For residents, this means Albrighton's violent crime rate is 2.7 times lower than the national average, a figure that may provide reassurance during the Halloween season. Shoplifting also doubled to two incidents, while criminal damage and arson both rose from zero to one. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour and burglary remained below UK averages by 84% and 70% respectively, indicating persistent strengths in community safety.

Albrighton's crime rate in October 2024 rose slightly to 2.6 per 1,000 residents from 2.3 per 1,000 in September, a 10.8% increase. While this marks a marginal uptick, the area remains 67.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Albrighton recorded one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one crime for every 390 residents over the course of October—a rate that, while not negligible, underscores the area's overall safety compared to national trends. The population context further highlights that Albrighton's 8,183 residents experience crime at a fraction of the UK average, with the most common crimes remaining well below national benchmarks for categories like violence and public order. This suggests that while local fluctuations occur, Albrighton's crime profile remains markedly different from the broader UK context.