Total Crime Rate
31.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025High Street area has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Albrighton , and the 400th lowest crime rate of 1,001 local areas in Shropshire .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around High Street (WV7 3EQ) in the last 12 months was 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 29.9% lower than the Albrighton average (45.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 15.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around High Street (WV7 3EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Abney Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Albrighton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | White Ladies Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mayfield Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arrow Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Orchard | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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