Crime in Albrighton, Shropshire: statistics, rates and trends
233 crimes were recorded in Albrighton, Shropshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Albrighton, Shropshire
- Questions about crime in Albrighton, Shropshire
- About this data
233 crimes were recorded in Albrighton, Shropshire in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 97 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Albrighton, Shropshire has the 3,363rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Albrighton, Shropshire | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 233 | 19,279 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.1 | 58.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,531 | 332,455 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Albrighton, Shropshire was highest in the year to July 2019 (307 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (200). Over the whole period it fell 9%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 233 | 42.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 226 | 40.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 217 | 39.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 200 | 36.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 215 | 38.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 257 | 46.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 261 | 47.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 307 | 55.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 255 | 46.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 18 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Albrighton, Shropshire over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 97 | 17.5 | 0.51 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 5.6 | 0.37 | +29% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 4.5 | 0.55 | +0% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.9 | 0.45 | +23% |
| Public order | 14 | 2.5 | 0.38 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 2.2 | 0.44 | +9% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -17% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 1.4 | 0.21 | -20% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.28 | +400% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.40 | +50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.19 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -80% |
Violence and sexual offences in Albrighton, Shropshire
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Albrighton, Shropshire
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Albrighton, Shropshire
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Albrighton, Shropshire
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Albrighton, Shropshire
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Albrighton, Shropshire
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Albrighton, Shropshire
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Albrighton, Shropshire
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Albrighton, Shropshire
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Albrighton, Shropshire
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Albrighton, Shropshire
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Albrighton, Shropshire
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Albrighton, Shropshire
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Albrighton, Shropshire, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Albrighton, Shropshire.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Albrighton, Shropshire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal Rural | 165 | 28.5 | -32% |
| Shifnal South | 260 | 52.0 | +23% |
| Shifnal North | 287 | 61.0 | +45% |
| Claverley & Worfield | 132 | 36.6 | -13% |
| Broseley | 329 | 54.4 | +29% |
| Bridgnorth East | 345 | 73.4 | +74% |
| Bridgnorth Castle | 414 | 96.5 | +129% |
| Bridgnorth West & Tasley | 220 | 42.2 | +0% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Albrighton, Shropshire over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 37 |
| On or near Abney Avenue | 16 |
| On or near St. Cuthberts Crescent | 10 |
| On or near Beamish Lane | 9 |
| On or near Bishton Road | 9 |
| On or near Loak Road | 9 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 7 |
| On or near Beechurst Gardens | 6 |
| On or near Delaware Avenue | 6 |
| On or near The Orchard | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Albrighton, Shropshire over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 83 | 35.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 45 | 19.3% |
| Under investigation | 33 | 14.2% |
| Not recorded | 31 | 13.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 8.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 15 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Albrighton, Shropshire has an estimated population of 5,531. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Albrighton, Shropshire sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Albrighton, Shropshire |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 54.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 13.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Albrighton, Shropshire a safe place to live?
Albrighton, Shropshire recorded 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Albrighton, Shropshire?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 97 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Albrighton, Shropshire going up or down?
Recorded crime in Albrighton, Shropshire was up 3% on the year before: 233 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 226 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Albrighton, Shropshire?
Albrighton, Shropshire is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Albrighton, Shropshire. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.