Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B49 · Warwickshire
41
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B40 · Solihull
104
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Alcester has less crime — 41 vs 104 incidents in February 2026.
Bickenhill recorded substantially more crime than Alcester in February 2026 — 104 incidents compared to 41, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alcester sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Public order (4), while Bickenhill has more Other theft (26) and Criminal damage & arson (15). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Alcester recorded fewer crimes than Bickenhill — 41 vs 104 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Alcester is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alcester saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Bickenhill had more Other theft and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Alcester recorded fewer total crimes (41 vs 104).