Crime in Alcester: statistics, rates and trends
570 crimes were recorded in Alcester in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Alcester at a glance
- Crime trends in Alcester
- Types of crime in Alcester
- Alcester compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Alcester
- Streets with the most crime in Alcester
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alcester
- Population and deprivation in Alcester
- Questions about crime in Alcester
- About this data
570 crimes were recorded in Alcester in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 23% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 230 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Alcester has the 463rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alcester | Stratford-on-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 570 | 9,402 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.6 | 64.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +23% | -0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,225 | 146,258 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alcester was highest in the year to July 2026 (570 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (422). Over the whole period it rose 16%, 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 | 570 | 91.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 463 | 74.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 424 | 68.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 422 | 67.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 481 | 77.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 436 | 70.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 484 | 77.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 554 | 89.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 490 | 78.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 60 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 33 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 42 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 43 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alcester 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 (+129%) and anti-social behaviour (+50%).
The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-17%) and criminal damage and arson (-15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 230 | 36.9 | 1.08 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 17.3 | 1.13 | +50% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 8.8 | 1.07 | +129% |
| Public order | 40 | 6.4 | 0.97 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 5.6 | 0.83 | -15% |
| Other theft | 31 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 4.8 | 0.98 | -17% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -28% |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.9 | 0.91 | -20% |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 0.34 | +17% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 0.48 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.50 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.19 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Alcester
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alcester recorded 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alcester
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alcester recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alcester
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alcester recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alcester
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alcester recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alcester
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alcester recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alcester
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alcester recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alcester
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alcester recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alcester
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alcester recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alcester
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alcester recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alcester
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alcester recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Alcester
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Alcester recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Alcester
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alcester recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Alcester
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alcester recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Alcester, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alcester.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alcester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidford-on-Avon | 421 | 55.7 | -39% |
| Studley | 434 | 68.4 | -25% |
| Redditch | 6,881 | 91.0 | -1% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 3,190 | 110.9 | +21% |
| Evesham | 2,730 | 93.8 | +2% |
| Bromsgrove | 2,310 | 67.5 | -26% |
| Pershore | 825 | 93.6 | +2% |
| Barnt Green | 255 | 50.4 | -45% |
2 areas within Alcester, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Alcester East had the highest rate (104.6 per 1,000) and Alcester West the lowest (80.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester East | Neighbourhood | 2,878 | 301 | 104.6 |
| Alcester West | Neighbourhood | 3,347 | 269 | 80.4 |
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 Alcester over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grove Place | 50 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Beauchamp Road | 38 |
| On or near Park View | 27 |
| On or near Kingley Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Castle Road | 20 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 17 |
| On or near Hertford Road | 14 |
| On or near Willow Close | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alcester 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 | 243 | 42.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 122 | 21.4% |
| Not recorded | 108 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 1.9% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
Alcester has an estimated population of 6,225. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alcester sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alcester |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Alcester a safe place to live?
Alcester recorded 91.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Alcester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 230 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Alcester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alcester was up 23% on the year before: 570 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 463 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alcester?
Alcester is policed by Warwickshire. 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 Alcester. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.