Crime in Albrighton: statistics, rates and trends
296 crimes were recorded in Albrighton in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Albrighton at a glance
- Crime trends in Albrighton
- Types of crime in Albrighton
- Albrighton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Albrighton
- Streets with the most crime in Albrighton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Albrighton
- Demographics of Albrighton
- Questions about crime in Albrighton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (120), anti-social behaviour (38) and shoplifting (34) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,341st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Albrighton | Shropshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 296 | 19,214 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.5 | 57.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,341 | 332,455 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Albrighton peaked in the year to August 2018 (380 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (273). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 296 | 35.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 280 | 33.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 273 | 32.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 295 | 35.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 281 | 33.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 339 | 40.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 326 | 39.1 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 380 | 45.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 380 | 45.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 25 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 37 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 20 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 28 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (70% below) and other theft (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 25 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 120 | 14.4 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 38 | 4.6 | 15.4 | +52% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 4.1 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Other theft | 21 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 15 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 1.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Albrighton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Albrighton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shifnal | 563 | 58.0 | +63% |
| Codsall | 718 | 53.6 | +51% |
| Perton | 452 | 54.5 | +53% |
| Wolverhampton | 24,022 | 96.1 | +171% |
| Featherstone (South Staffordshire) | 369 | 57.6 | +62% |
| Telford | 15,813 | 95.4 | +169% |
| Broseley | 324 | 53.6 | +51% |
| Wombourne | 608 | 49.7 | +40% |
Of the 2 areas within Albrighton, Albrighton had the highest crime rate (42.5 per 1,000) and Shifnal Rural the lowest (28.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albrighton | Neighbourhood | 5,531 | 235 | 42.5 |
| Shifnal Rural | Neighbourhood | 5,792 | 163 | 28.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Albrighton 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 Petrol Station | 20 |
| On or near Abney Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Newport Road | 13 |
| On or near Offoxey Road | 11 |
| 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 Beechurst Gardens | 6 |
Of the 258 crimes in Albrighton with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 38 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 98 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 63 | 24.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 19.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 9.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 12 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Albrighton has an estimated population of 8,341 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%), less social housing (12%, against 17%) and fewer children (14%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Albrighton average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Albrighton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 9.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Albrighton a safe place to live?
Albrighton recorded 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,341st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Albrighton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 120 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (38).
Is crime in Albrighton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Albrighton was up 6% on the year before: 296 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 280 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Albrighton?
About 8,341 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Albrighton?
Albrighton 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.