Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B49 · Warwickshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B73 · Birmingham
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Alcester has less crime — 51 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Birmingham recorded substantially more crime than Alcester in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 51, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alcester sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Birmingham has more Shoplifting (38). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alcester recorded fewer crimes than Birmingham — 51 vs 159 incidents. That is 68% fewer crimes. Alcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alcester saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Birmingham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Alcester recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 159).