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Crime in Alcester

Alcester had 248 crimes recorded over July to September 2026, about 120 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 26 Stratford-on-Avon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 93% above the middle Stratford-on-Avon area. Crime was up 37% on the three months before.

B49, Stratford-on-Avon · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Alcester

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120crimes per 1,000 a yearJuly to September 2026
3 of 26Stratford-on-Avon rank1st is the highest rate
+37%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common67 in 3 months

Month by month

51 Apr 66 May 64 Jun 82 Jul 81 Aug 85 Sep

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Alcester. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6727%
anti-social behaviour5522%
shoplifting5221%
criminal damage166%
vehicle crime166%
theft156%
public order104%
other crime52%

Alcester against Stratford-on-Avon

TypeAlcester per 1,000Middle Stratford-on-Avon areaChange
Violence32.420.5▼ 13%
Burglary1.52.7–
Vehicle crime7.72.9▲ 45%
Anti-social behaviour26.612.7▲ 62%
Theft and robbery9.24.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Arrow131.8▲ 6%
Alcester120▲ 37%
Bidford-on-Avon74.5▲ 46%
Cookhill14.5–
See every Stratford-on-Avon area ranked on the crime in Stratford-on-Avon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Alcester a safe area?

Alcester had about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over July to September 2026, ranking 3 of 26 Stratford-on-Avon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Alcester?

Over July to September 2026, the most common was violence (67), followed by anti-social behaviour (55) and shoplifting (52).