Alcester Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Alcester’s crime picture in February 2026, accounting for 34.2% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes 13 incidents, sits 5% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000, a figure that aligns with the area’s relatively low population density and limited nightlife infrastructure. The second most common category, anti-social behaviour (12 incidents), highlights a sharp contrast—this type of crime is 120% above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, suggesting a possible link to the town’s small-scale social dynamics and seasonal patterns. February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, may have contributed to an increase in indoor disputes or community tensions. The overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 matches the UK average, reflecting a balance between local challenges and broader national trends. Property crimes, which include shoplifting and burglary, remain low, with shoplifting incidents falling by 60% compared to January. This decline may partly explain the town’s ability to maintain its UK average rate despite the surge in anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of February—a pre-spring lull—adds nuance to the data, as colder weather and shorter daylight hours often correlate with reduced outdoor crime but heightened indoor conflicts. Alcester’s crime profile thus illustrates a combination of local demographics, seasonal rhythms, and the broader UK context.

February 2026 saw a 500% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 12 incidents—a stark shift that outpaces even the UK’s 120% above-average rate for this category. This surge may reflect heightened tensions during the winter months. Meanwhile, shoplifting incidents fell by 60% (from 5 to 2), the largest single-category decline, potentially linked to reduced foot traffic in retail areas during February’s colder weather. Violent crimes, while remaining the most common category, stayed 5% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may relate to Alcester’s relatively low population density and limited commercial activity. Other notable shifts include a 100% increase in robbery cases (from 0 to 1), a 100% rise in ‘other crime’ (from 1 to 2), and a 66.7% drop in other theft (from 3 to 1). These fluctuations highlight the month’s volatility, with some categories aligning with seasonal expectations and others defying them. For residents, the most immediately relevant insight is the sharp decline in shoplifting, which could ease concerns about retail crime during the winter season.

Alcester’s crime rate in February 2026 (6.4 per 1,000) represents a 9.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.1 per 1,000, marking a notable improvement in local safety metrics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for continued vigilance. When scaled to the town’s population of 5,919, this translates to roughly one crime for every 156 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is slightly below the UK average for similar-sized areas. This statistic, while not directly comparable to national figures, provides a tangible sense of risk for residents. The drop in the overall rate, combined with the specific declines in shoplifting and other theft, suggests that February’s crime profile was shaped by both seasonal factors and localized efforts to mitigate certain types of crime. However, the significant rise in anti-social behaviour and robbery highlights areas where targeted interventions may still be necessary. For context, the UK’s average rate of 6.4 per 1,000 means Alcester’s performance is exactly in line with national trends, but the distribution of crime types reveals distinct local patterns that warrant further analysis.