Crime in Albrighton: statistics, rates and trends

294 crimes were recorded in Albrighton in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 120 reports (41% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Albrighton has the 1,365th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Albrighton was highest in the year to July 2019 (387 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (271). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Albrighton 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 shoplifting (+32%) and anti-social behaviour (+31%). The largest falls were in other theft (-16%).

Violence and sexual offences in Albrighton

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Albrighton recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 40.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Albrighton

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Albrighton recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 12.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Albrighton

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Albrighton recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Albrighton

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Albrighton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Albrighton

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Albrighton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Albrighton

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Albrighton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Albrighton

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Albrighton recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Albrighton

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Albrighton recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Albrighton

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Albrighton recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Albrighton

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Albrighton recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Albrighton

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Albrighton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Albrighton

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Albrighton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 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 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Albrighton

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Albrighton recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Albrighton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Albrighton.

2 areas within Albrighton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Albrighton had the highest rate (42.1 per 1,000) and Shifnal Rural the lowest (28.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Albrighton 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.

Albrighton has an estimated population of 8,341. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Albrighton sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.