Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
B48 · Worcestershire
8
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
B79 · Staffordshire
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Alvechurch has less crime — 8 vs 44 incidents in February 2026.
Wigginton recorded substantially more crime than Alvechurch in February 2026 — 44 incidents compared to 8, a 5.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Alvechurch sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (2) and Burglary (1), while Wigginton has more Other theft (5) and Vehicle crime (5). 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, Alvechurch recorded fewer crimes than Wigginton — 8 vs 44 incidents. That is 82% fewer crimes. Alvechurch is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Alvechurch saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Burglary while Wigginton had more Other theft and Vehicle crime. Overall, Alvechurch recorded fewer total crimes (8 vs 44).