Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
22
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
B79 · Staffordshire
37
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 22 vs 37 incidents in April 2026.
Wigginton recorded notably higher crime than Alvechurch in April 2026 — 37 vs 22 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Other theft (5) and Shoplifting (4), while Wigginton has more Anti-social behaviour (11) and Vehicle crime (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than Wigginton — 22 vs 37 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Alvechurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Alvechurch saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Wigginton had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (22 vs 37).