Alcester vs Solihull — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Alcester

B49 · Warwickshire

41

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences14
  • Anti-social behaviour12
  • Public order4

Solihull

B90 · Solihull

206

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Shoplifting89
  • Violence & sexual offences44
  • Vehicle crime16

Alcester has less crime — 41 vs 206 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Solihull recorded substantially more crime than Alcester in February 2026 — 206 incidents compared to 41, a 5.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alcester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (4), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (89) and Vehicle crime (16). Alcester is below the national average while Solihull is above, making Alcester the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Alcester or Solihull safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Alcester recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 41 vs 206 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Alcester is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Alcester and Solihull?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alcester saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Solihull had more Shoplifting and Vehicle crime. Overall, Alcester recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 206).

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