Albrighton Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 8,183, the 18 reported crimes in Albrighton during September 2025 translate to a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 70.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a markedly safer environment than the national norm. The breakdown of crimes highlights a distinct pattern: violence and sexual offences (7 cases, 38.9% of total) were the most common category, followed by anti-social behaviour (4 cases, 22.2%) and other theft (3 cases, 16.7%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK averages for these categories, which are 2.6, 1.2, and 0.5 per 1,000 respectively. The low overall rate may be influenced by Albrighton's character as a built-up area within Shropshire—a rural county known for lower population density and community cohesion. Seasonal factors in September, such as the return to school and university freshers' week, likely contribute to fluctuations in crime patterns. While violence and sexual offences remain the most frequent category, their rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 65% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper incident severity. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, saw a 300% month-on-month increase, linked to increased social activity during the transition from summer to autumn. The low vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000) aligns with Albrighton's likely limited commuter traffic compared to major urban centres. These trends illustrate a combination of geography, population dynamics, and seasonal rhythms shaping the area's crime profile.

September 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 300% (1 to 4 cases) and public order offences doubling (0 to 2 cases). This contrasts with declines in other crime (from 2 to 1 cases) and vehicle crime (from 2 to 1 cases). The rise in anti-social behaviour may be linked to the start of the academic term, as university freshers and school reopenings often coincide with increased social interactions in local areas. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category, are 65% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), indicating Albrighton's overall safety. Other theft, which rose by 50% (2 to 3 cases), is still 20% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), suggesting localized factors may influence this category. The UK comparison for public order offences (63% below average) highlights Albrighton's consistently lower rates in this category compared to the national trend. These shifts underscore the importance of contextual factors such as seasonal transitions and community-specific dynamics in shaping crime patterns. Residents might find the 300% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, as it could signal the need for community engagement initiatives during the academic year.

Albrighton's crime rate in September 2025 (2.2 per 1,000) represents an 18.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with the area's overall trend of being significantly safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, the 18 crimes reported over 30 days equate to roughly 1 crime per day—a figure that may seem low but is contextually meaningful for a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 455 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to the UK's broader urban and suburban contexts. For a community of 8,183 people, this statistic translates to a scenario where most residents would not encounter crime during their daily lives. The population-scaled perspective reinforces Albrighton's status as a relatively safe area, particularly when considering the UK's higher average of 7.4 per 1,000. However, the 300% increase in anti-social behaviour highlights the vulnerability of small communities to spikes in certain categories, even within an overall low-crime framework. These figures suggest that while Albrighton's crime profile is generally reassuring, localized factors can still drive temporary fluctuations, necessitating ongoing community vigilance.