Albrighton Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Albrighton, a built-up area within Shropshire, recorded a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, placing it 67.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects the area's relatively low crime profile, consistent with its character as a small, tightly knit community with limited commercial density. The most common crime type was vehicle crime, accounting for 33.3% of all incidents (6 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (22.2%, 4 cases) and other theft (16.7%, 3 cases). Seasonal context suggests February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to the subdued overall rate, though vehicle crime's surge requires closer examination. Albrighton's crime picture appears shaped by its geographic isolation from major urban centres and the seasonal rhythm of local activity, with winter months historically showing reduced foot traffic in retail and public spaces. The absence of significant violent crime compared to UK averages aligns with the area's low population density and community-oriented policing efforts, though the sharp increase in vehicle crime warrants further analysis.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in vehicle crime, jumping from zero to six incidents—a stark contrast to the 60% decline in violence and sexual offences (from 10 to 4 cases). This shift underscores a notable reallocation of criminal activity from interpersonal violence to property-related offences, potentially linked to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or storage patterns. Vehicle crime in Albrighton (0.7 per 1,000) is 89% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, highlighting a local vulnerability that may be tied to the area's proximity to major roads or lack of secure parking infrastructure. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell 60% compared to January, a reduction that may reflect the impact of winter weather on public gatherings or the timing of local events. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 50%, though this category remains 79% below the UK average. Residents may find the 100% rise in shoplifting (from zero to one incident) particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a new dynamic in retail crime despite overall low theft rates in the area.

Albrighton's February 2025 crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) represents a 24.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.9 per 1,000, marking a downward trend in local crime. Over the 28 days of February, the area saw an average of one crime reported per day—a pace significantly lower than many comparable UK towns. On a monthly scale, this equates to one reported crime for every 455 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of crime in Albrighton relative to its population of 8,183. When compared to the UK average, Albrighton's overall safety remains strikingly evident, though specific categories like vehicle crime reveal localised vulnerabilities. The 100% increase in vehicle crime since January, while statistically significant, still leaves Albrighton's rate for this category below the national average for other crime types. This contrast illustrates the complexity of local crime patterns, where overall safety is maintained despite spikes in specific categories. The area's low crime exposure, combined with its geographic and demographic characteristics, continues to position Albrighton as a secure community within the UK's broader crime profile.