For a town of 5,919 residents, August 2025 saw 48 crimes reported—an incident occurring for roughly every 123 people over the course of the month. This rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents matched the UK average exactly, though the distribution of crime types diverged significantly from national patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.5% of all incidents, a proportion higher than the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, at 2.4 per 1,000, was 64% above the national average, a figure that may partly reflect Alcester’s small-town character where community interactions can amplify such incidents. Shoplifting, at 1.0 per 1,000, was 59% above the UK average, potentially linked to the town’s proximity to Stratford-upon-Avon, a tourist hub where retail areas may attract opportunistic offenders. The month’s timing also matters: August is a peak holiday period, which may explain the 75% rise in anti-social behaviour, as increased visitor numbers and seasonal rhythms could strain local resources. While violent crime rates remained stable, the balance between property and violent offences shifted, with property crimes making up only 23.3% of all incidents—below the UK average of 35%. This contrast may reflect Alcester’s lower density of commercial spaces compared to larger urban areas, reducing opportunities for theft. The data also shows that other theft and vehicle crime rates were below UK averages, suggesting a relatively secure environment for these categories. However, the significant jump in theft from the person (+100%) highlights a vulnerability in personal safety that warrants further observation.