Alcester North vs Southam

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Alcester North Warwickshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Southam Warwickshire Police

      Alcester North vs Southam 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
      8/100
      High Crime
      Southam
      Warwickshire Police
      1,270 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      18.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alcester North
      B Southam
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,051
      1,270
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,082
      1,333
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.9%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.5%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alcester North
      B Southam
      Violent Crime
      324 ↓9%
      421 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑50%
      273 ↑39%
      Other Theft
      98 ↑2%
      86 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      117 ↓18%
      108 ↓44%
      Burglary
      77 ↓14%
      70 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      68 ↓14%
      107 ↑1%
      Drugs
      16 ↑23%
      8 ↓38%
      Public Order
      69 ↑13%
      99 ↑16%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↓70%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓46%
      37 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓75%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      17 ↑6%
      Other Crime
      34 ↓3%
      35 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Alcester North is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 8/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alcester North safer than Southam?

      Alcester North has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,051 crimes in the last 12 months. Southam has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,270 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alcester North vs Southam?

      Alcester North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Southam shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Alcester North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (324 incidents). In Southam, it is Violent Crime (421 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Alcester North recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Southam recorded 273. 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 Southam?

      Violent crime in Alcester North totalled 324 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 421 in Southam. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alcester North and Southam 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%). Southam recorded 1,333 crimes previously (now 1,270, -4.7%).

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

      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 Southam has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alcester North and Southam?

      Alcester North falls within the Warwickshire Police boundary. Southam 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 Southam?

      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 Southam on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alcester North and Southam. 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.