Crime in Alcester: statistics, rates and trends
590 crimes were recorded in Alcester in the 12 months to August 2026, 94.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 22% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Alcester
- Questions about crime in Alcester
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (236), anti-social behaviour (114) and shoplifting (60) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 417th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Alcester | Stratford-on-Avon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 590 | 9,445 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 94.8 | 64.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +22% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 6,225 | 146,258 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Alcester of any year here (590 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 590 | 94.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 483 | 77.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 414 | 66.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 420 | 67.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 473 | 76.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 453 | 72.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 471 | 75.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 542 | 87.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 514 | 82.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 68 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (25% below) was well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 29 to 60 and anti-social behaviour rose from 80 to 114, while vehicle crime fell from 36 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 236 | 37.9 | 34.2 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 18.3 | 15.4 | +42% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 9.6 | 8.5 | +107% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 39 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 4.7 | 5.0 | -19% |
| Burglary | 14 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Alcester; the highest is Stratford-upon-Avon (112.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Barnt Green (50.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alcester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bidford-on-Avon | 409 | 54.1 | -43% |
| Studley | 413 | 65.1 | -31% |
| Redditch | 7,030 | 93.0 | -2% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 3,246 | 112.9 | +19% |
| Evesham | 2,699 | 92.8 | -2% |
| Bromsgrove | 2,303 | 67.2 | -29% |
| Pershore | 816 | 92.6 | -2% |
| Barnt Green | 253 | 50.0 | -47% |
Of the 2 areas within Alcester, Alcester East had the highest crime rate (108.4 per 1,000) and Alcester West the lowest (83.1).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcester East | Neighbourhood | 2,878 | 312 | 108.4 |
| Alcester West | Neighbourhood | 3,347 | 278 | 83.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Alcester over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Grove Place” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Grove Place | 61 |
| On or near Supermarket | 41 |
| On or near Beauchamp Road | 34 |
| On or near Meadow Road | 25 |
| On or near Park View | 23 |
| On or near Castle Road | 20 |
| On or near Kingley Avenue | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 18 |
| On or near Eclipse Road | 14 |
| On or near Hertford Road | 14 |
Of the 476 crimes in Alcester with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 239 | 50.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 27.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.1% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Alcester has an estimated population of 6,225 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), fewer students (3.7%, against 7.9%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Alcester average decile 7.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Alcester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Alcester a safe place to live?
Alcester recorded 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 417th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Alcester?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 236 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Alcester going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alcester was up 22% on the year before: 590 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 483 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Alcester?
About 6,225 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Alcester?
Alcester is policed by Warwickshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.