Crime Rate in Alcester & Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alcester & Rural

The total recorded crimes in Alcester & Rural, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alcester & Rural crime rate of 76.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Alcester & Rural, encompassing approximately 390 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Alcester & Rural Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Park View with total crimes: 17
  • Church Street with total crimes: 3
  • Willoughby Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Alcester & Rural?

To understand the safety of Alcester & Rural, we need to analyze Alcester & Rural crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Stratford-on-Avon:

    • In 2024, Alcester & Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 233 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alcester & Rural recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Alcester & Rural had fewer crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 210 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alcester & Rural recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Stratford-on-Avon, Alcester & Rural has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Alcester & Rural Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Alcester & Rural has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 76.92 ranking 14th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Alcester & Rural crimes were 233. The crime rate of Alcester & Rural in 2024 was 597.44 (year) or 49.79 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alcester & Rural were around 210 crimes with yearly crime rate of 538.46 (year) or 44.87 (month) ranking 22 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alcester & Rural)CrimesRank (Alcester & Rural)CrimesRank (Alcester & Rural)
Bishop's Itchington123 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue57 5888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon87 2786 4654 5
Welcombe71 3775 5787 3
Guildhall65 4800 3733 4
Studley with Mappleborough Green36 10677 6557 6
Harbury51 6494 8520 7
Hathaway38 9530 7368 8
Napton & Fenny Compton43 7452 9324 12
Wotton Wawen41 8217 22237 19
Ettington33 12363 12363 9
Snitterfield33 11399 10360 10
Bidford East28 16339 13347 11
Brailes & Compton31 13374 11279 14
Southam South26 18326 15295 13
Long Itchington & Stockton11 30328 14276 15
Bridgetown29 15236 19250 16
Bishopton22 23283 16237 18
Southam North21 24189 28238 17
Tanworth-in-Arden19 25258 17237 20
Kineton27 17204 26187 28
Shipston South15 26258 18189 27
Alcester Town26 19196 27204 23
Wellesbourne East23 22235 20174 29
Shottery25 20206 25201 25
Shipston North14 28210 24225 21
Tiddington24 21187 29197 26
Wellesbourne West13 29214 23145 31
Henley-in-Arden10 33162 31203 24
Studley with Sambourne15 27172 30164 30
Kinwarton11 31115 3385 34
Bidford West & Salford11 32146 32120 32
Quinton5 35112 3490 33
Clopton7 3494 3572 35
Red Horse1 3673 3646 36

Alcester & Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20247
September 20241

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 20256
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 202510
January 20255
December 202410
November 20246
October 20244
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
February 20251

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20253
December 20245
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Alcester & Rural in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alcester & Rural postcode area is presented below.

1. Park View (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Willoughby Close (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
4. Abbey Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Eclipse Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Allwood Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Bulls Head Yard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Swan Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Flax Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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