Crime in Albrighton, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
235 crimes were recorded in Albrighton, Shropshire in the 12 months to August 2026, 42.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Albrighton, Shropshire at a glance
- Crime trends in Albrighton, Shropshire
- Types of crime in Albrighton, Shropshire
- Albrighton, Shropshire compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Albrighton, Shropshire
- What happened after crimes were reported in Albrighton, Shropshire
- Demographics of Albrighton, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Albrighton, Shropshire
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (98), anti-social behaviour (31) and shoplifting (22) made up 64% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,348th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Albrighton, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 235 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.5 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,531 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Albrighton, Shropshire peaked in the year to August 2019 (300 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (202). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 235 | 42.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 224 | 40.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 215 | 38.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 216 | 39.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 202 | 36.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 264 | 47.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 254 | 45.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 300 | 54.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 261 | 47.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 14 |
| May 2026 | 18 |
| April 2026 | 12 |
| March 2026 | 17 |
| February 2026 | 29 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 12 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 16 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (64% below) and shoplifting (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 20 to 31, while shoplifting fell from 30 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 98 | 17.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 5.6 | 15.4 | +55% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 4.0 | 8.5 | -27% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 2.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Albrighton, Shropshire; the highest is Bridgnorth Castle (94.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Shifnal Rural (28.1).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Albrighton, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Rural | 163 | 28.1 | -34% |
| Shifnal South | 268 | 53.6 | +26% |
| Shifnal North | 295 | 62.7 | +47% |
| Claverley & Worfield | 124 | 34.3 | -19% |
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | +26% |
| Bridgnorth East | 353 | 75.1 | +77% |
| Bridgnorth Castle | 406 | 94.6 | +123% |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 209 | 40.1 | -6% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Albrighton, Shropshire over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 35 |
| On or near Abney Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Beamish Lane | 10 |
| On or near Loak Road | 9 |
| On or near St. Cuthberts Crescent | 9 |
| On or near Bishton Road | 8 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Beechurst Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Church Road | 6 |
| On or near Delaware Avenue | 6 |
Of the 204 crimes in Albrighton, Shropshire with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 84 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 20.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 19.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 5.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Albrighton, Shropshire has an estimated population of 5,531 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (31%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Albrighton, Shropshire average decile 7.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Albrighton, Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Albrighton, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 42.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,348th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Albrighton, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 98 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Albrighton, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Albrighton, Shropshire was up 5% on the year before: 235 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 224 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Albrighton, Shropshire?
About 5,531 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Albrighton, Shropshire?
Albrighton, Shropshire is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.