Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B49 · Warwickshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B91 · Solihull
196
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Alcester has less crime — 41 vs 196 incidents in February 2026.
Solihull recorded substantially more crime than Alcester in February 2026 — 196 incidents compared to 41, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alcester sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Solihull has more Shoplifting (44). Alcester is below the national average while Solihull is above, making Alcester the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Alcester recorded fewer crimes than Solihull — 41 vs 196 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Alcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alcester saw higher rates of Public order while Solihull had more Shoplifting. Overall, Alcester recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 196).