Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WV7 · Shropshire
11
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
WV1 · Wolverhampton
537
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Albrighton has less crime — 11 vs 537 incidents in April 2026.
Wolverhampton recorded substantially more crime than Albrighton in April 2026 — 537 incidents compared to 11, a 48.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Albrighton sees higher rates of Drugs (2) and Burglary (1), while Wolverhampton has more Shoplifting (58) and Public order (38). Albrighton is below the national average while Wolverhampton is above, making Albrighton the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Albrighton recorded fewer crimes than Wolverhampton — 11 vs 537 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Albrighton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Albrighton saw higher rates of Drugs and Burglary while Wolverhampton had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Albrighton recorded fewer total crimes (11 vs 537).