Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B49 · Warwickshire
51
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B43 · Sandwell
135
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Alcester has less crime — 51 vs 135 incidents in April 2026.
West Bromwich recorded substantially more crime than Alcester in April 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 51, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alcester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (9), while West Bromwich has more Vehicle crime (14). 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 West Bromwich — 51 vs 135 incidents. That is 62% 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 Anti-social behaviour while West Bromwich had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Alcester recorded fewer total crimes (51 vs 135).