Alcester North vs Shipston

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Alcester North Warwickshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Shipston Warwickshire Police

      Alcester North vs Shipston Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Alcester North
      Warwickshire Police
      1,051 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.9% trend
      22.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Shipston
      Warwickshire Police
      1,084 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.4% trend
      20.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alcester North
      B Shipston
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,051
      1,084
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,082
      1,009
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↑7.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      20.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alcester North
      B Shipston
      Violent Crime
      324 ↓9%
      414 ↑13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑50%
      209 ↑37%
      Other Theft
      98 ↑2%
      77 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      117 ↓18%
      73 ↓24%
      Burglary
      77 ↓14%
      90 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↓14%
      85 ↑47%
      Drugs
      16 ↑23%
      9 ↓47%
      Public Order
      69 ↑13%
      68 ↑5%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓46%
      22 ↑47%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      13 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      34 ↓3%
      20 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alcester North is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alcester North safer than Shipston?

      Alcester North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,051 crimes in the last 12 months. Shipston has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,084 crimes. Alcester North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alcester North vs Shipston?

      Alcester North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shipston shows +7.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alcester North and Shipston?

      In Alcester North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (324 incidents). In Shipston, it is Violent Crime (414 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alcester North and Shipston?

      Alcester North recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shipston recorded 209. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Alcester North vs Shipston?

      Violent crime in Alcester North totalled 324 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 414 in Shipston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alcester North and Shipston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alcester North recorded 1,082 crimes (now 1,051, a change of -2.9%). Shipston recorded 1,009 crimes previously (now 1,084, +7.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alcester North and Shipston?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alcester North has a resolution rate of 22.5% and Shipston has 20.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alcester North and Shipston?

      Alcester North falls within the Warwickshire Police boundary. Shipston is covered by Warwickshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Alcester North and Shipston?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Alcester North or Shipston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alcester North and Shipston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.