Albrighton Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Albrighton's crime profile in April 2025 reveals a continued dominance of property crimes over violent incidents, a pattern that aligns with the built-up area's retail and commercial character. The overall crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents places Albrighton 59.7% below the UK average, a disparity that underscores the area's lower exposure to crime compared to the national context. Shoplifting (5 cases, 20% of total) remains the most prevalent offence, likely driven by the town's high street and retail presence. Violence and sexual offences (4 cases, 16% of total) saw a marked decline, consistent with the Easter holiday period, though the rate (0.5 per 1,000) remains 81% below the UK average. This contrast between property and violent crime may reflect Albrighton's relatively small population and the seasonal rhythms of spring, when increased outdoor activity could elevate shoplifting risks but reduce opportunities for violent encounters. The data also highlights Albrighton's burglary rate (0.4 per 1,000) being 48% above the UK average, a figure that could indicate specific vulnerabilities in residential security or property distribution. These findings, when contextualised with the area's seasonal dynamics and built environment, suggest that Albrighton's crime patterns are shaped by a combination of local infrastructure and temporary factors such as holiday periods.

April 2025 saw a notable shift in Albrighton's crime mix, with property crimes (13 incidents) outpacing violent crimes (4 incidents) by a margin consistent with the area's historical pattern. This imbalance may partly reflect the town's retail presence, which drives shoplifting as the most frequent offence (5 cases, 20% of total). While shoplifting fell by 16.7% from March, burglary and vehicle crime each surged by 100%, a spike that could be linked to seasonal transitions as Easter-related foot traffic and outdoor activity patterns shift. Violence and sexual offences dropped sharply by 69.2% (from 13 to 4 cases), a decline that aligns with the Easter holiday period, when reduced public gatherings may limit opportunities for such crimes. Albrighton's violent crime rate (0.5 per 1,000) is 81% below the UK average, a gap that highlights the area's comparatively low exposure to serious violence.

Albrighton's crime rate in April 2025 (3.1 per 1,000 residents) marks a 7.3% decrease from March's 3.3 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime reported per day across the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the low-frequency nature of incidents in this community. When scaled to the population of 8,183, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 327 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low risk profile for local households. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, though the comparison section does not provide direct UK daily or monthly exposure figures for benchmarking. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Albrighton's residents face a markedly lower probability of encountering crime compared to the national average, a trend consistent with its rural-adjacent character and smaller community dynamics.