Alcester Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Alcester's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 8.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 16.4% above the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This built-up area within Stratford-on-Avon, known for its historic market town character and proximity to rural landscapes, experienced a notable shift in crime patterns during the month. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34% of all recorded crimes, with 17 incidents reported—2.9 per 1,000 residents, 13% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour emerged as the second most common category, comprising 26% of total crimes (13 incidents) at 2.2 per 1,000, 108% above the national average. These figures align with November's seasonal dynamics, including darker evenings, Bonfire Night events, and Black Friday shopping activity, which may have contributed to increased public order and anti-social incidents. The area's retail presence, while modest, likely played a role in shoplifting reports (5 incidents, 0.8 per 1,000, 27% above UK average). However, the relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000, 33% below UK average) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000, 50% below UK average) suggest that the area's compact layout and limited commuter traffic may provide some natural deterrents to these crimes. The combination of seasonal factors and local geography appears to shape a crime profile that is distinct from both urban and rural counterparts, with a particular emphasis on interpersonal disputes and public order issues during the late autumn months.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 116.7% increase in anti-social behaviour reports, rising from 6 to 13 incidents. This surge, which outpaced the UK average by 108%, may be linked to the extended darkness of November evenings and the clustering of social events around Bonfire Night. Meanwhile, vehicle crime doubled from zero to one incident, and drug-related offences also rose by 100%, reflecting a small but significant uptick in these categories. In contrast, other theft fell by two-thirds (from 6 to 2 incidents), likely influenced by reduced foot traffic during the post-Christmas shopping period. The modest 5.6% decrease in violence and sexual offences (from 18 to 17 incidents) could indicate early success in local community initiatives, though further analysis is needed to confirm this trend. The breakdown of crime types highlights a stark divergence from the UK average: while robbery rates in Alcester were 173% above the national figure, burglary and criminal damage were both below the UK average. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 108% increase in anti-social behaviour, which may prompt local authorities to review event management strategies during peak season.

Alcester's November 2025 crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 16.4% increase from the previous month's rate of 7.3 per 1,000. This rise places the area above the UK average, with daily crime statistics showing an average of two reported incidents per day. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 118 residents, a figure that underscores the relative density of incidents within this small built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Alcester's elevated rates of anti-social behaviour (108% above) and public order offences (70% above) highlight specific vulnerabilities in the local crime profile. However, the area's lower rates of burglary (33% below UK average) and vehicle crime (50% below UK average) suggest that the compact nature of the town and its limited commuter traffic may act as natural deterrents to certain types of crime. For a population of 5,919 residents, the monthly exposure to crime translates to a 1-in-118 chance of being directly affected, a figure that, while concerning, remains in line with the area's character as a historically significant market town with limited industrial or commercial infrastructure. This comparative perspective allows residents to contextualise local trends within the broader national framework, identifying both areas of concern and relative strengths in the town's crime profile.