Crime Rate in Alcester Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alcester Town

The total recorded crimes in Alcester Town, Stratford-on-Avon, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alcester Town crime rate of 3.08 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 Town, encompassing approximately 6,500 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Alcester Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grove Place with total crimes: 3
  • Beauchamp Road with total crimes: 3
  • St Nicholas Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Alcester Town?

To understand the safety of Alcester Town, we need to analyze Alcester Town 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 Town demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 196 crimes compared to 367.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alcester Town recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

    • In 2023, Alcester Town had fewer crimes than the Stratford-on-Avon average, with 204 crimes compared to 322. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alcester Town recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 35 other areas in the Stratford-on-Avon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Alcester Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Alcester Town has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 3.08 ranking 20th out of 35 in the Stratford-on-Avon, UK

In 2024, the total Alcester Town crimes were 196. The crime rate of Alcester Town in 2024 was 30.15 (year) or 2.51 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alcester Town were around 204 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.38 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Stratford-on-Avon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alcester Town)CrimesRank (Alcester Town)CrimesRank (Alcester Town)
Bishop's Itchington206 11,670 11,223 1
Avenue65 4888 2808 2
Welford-on-Avon75 2786 4654 5
Welcombe58 5775 5787 3
Guildhall68 3800 3733 4
Studley with Mappleborough Green47 8677 6557 6
Harbury54 6494 8520 7
Hathaway45 9530 7368 8
Snitterfield49 7399 10360 10
Ettington24 15363 12363 9
Napton & Fenny Compton22 17452 9324 12
Tanworth-in-Arden31 10258 17237 20
Bidford East24 14339 13347 11
Brailes & Compton16 28374 11279 14
Long Itchington & Stockton28 11328 14276 15
Tiddington26 12187 29197 26
Southam South20 21326 15295 13
Kineton25 13204 26187 28
Bridgetown15 31236 19250 16
Bishopton20 19283 16237 18
Wellesbourne East24 16235 20174 29
Southam North21 18189 28238 17
Shipston South17 25258 18189 27
Wotton Wawen15 29217 22237 19
Shipston North14 32210 24225 21
Alcester & Rural19 22233 21210 22
Wellesbourne West16 27214 23145 31
Quinton19 23112 3490 33
Henley-in-Arden17 26162 31203 24
Shottery19 24206 25201 25
Studley with Sambourne15 30172 30164 30
Bidford West & Salford14 33146 32120 32
Kinwarton2 36115 3385 34
Clopton11 3494 3572 35
Red Horse7 3573 3646 36

Alcester Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20248
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20252
February 20254
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20256
January 20252
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Alcester Town in May 2025

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

1. Grove Place (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Beauchamp Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. St Nicholas Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Kinwarton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Lea Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Meadow Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alcocks Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hertford Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Avon Crescent (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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