Albrighton Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Albrighton's crime profile in January 2026 reveals a distinct imbalance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly half (48%) of all reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such offences make up 40% of the national total. The area's overall crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000—54.4% below the UK average—suggests a combination of effective local policing and the area's character as a small built-up area within Shropshire's rural landscape. While property crimes like vehicle theft (0.4 per 1,000) remain slightly above the UK average, other categories such as anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.1 per 1,000) are significantly lower, consistent with the area's lower population density and reduced commercial activity. Seasonal factors may partly explain the dominance of violent crimes, as January's shorter days and post-holiday lull in retail footfall likely reduce opportunities for shoplifting and theft from the person. The data also shows a marked absence of drug-related offences compared to the UK average, which could reflect Albrighton's demographic profile or local enforcement priorities. This crime mix underscores a need for targeted strategies addressing violent incidents while maintaining the area's strong performance in reducing property-related offences.

January 2026 saw notable shifts in Albrighton's crime mix, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 48% of all reported crimes—significantly higher than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 for this category. This contrasts with the previous month's dominance of property crimes, suggesting a seasonal realignment in criminal activity. Month-on-month, other crime increased by 100% as three new incidents were reported, while theft from the person and drug-related offences each saw a 100% rise from zero to one incident. Conversely, other theft and criminal damage and arson both decreased, with the latter falling 50% to one incident. Vehicle crime, at 0.4 per 1,000, remained 8% above the UK average, potentially reflecting the area's road network and commuter patterns. These fluctuations highlight the need for continuous local monitoring, though to specific events are indicated by the data.

Albrighton's crime rate in January 2026 rose 25.4% from the previous month's 2.4 per 1,000 to 3.1 per 1,000, yet remains 54.4% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 327 residents across Albrighton's population of 8,183. This monthly exposure rate, while showing a slight upward trend compared to December, still places Albrighton in a markedly safer position than the national average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the increase, the likelihood of any given resident experiencing crime remains significantly lower than in most UK areas, reflecting a combination of local policing effectiveness and the area's relatively low population density. The shift in crime types from December—where property crimes dominated—toward a higher proportion of violent crimes in January may be influenced by seasonal factors such as reduced daylight and post-holiday social dynamics.