Alcester South vs Rugby Rural Central

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Alcester South Warwickshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      22/100
      Rugby Rural Central Warwickshire Police

      Alcester South vs Rugby Rural Central Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Alcester South
      Warwickshire Police
      1,426 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.8% trend
      16.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      22/100
      High Crime
      Rugby Rural Central
      Warwickshire Police
      739 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.5% trend
      20.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alcester South
      B Rugby Rural Central
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      22/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,426
      739
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,200
      743
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.8%
      ↓0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.5%
      20.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alcester South
      B Rugby Rural Central
      Violent Crime
      553 ↑34%
      240 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      254 ↑23%
      158 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      98 ↓3%
      44 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      84 ↓17%
      46 ↓6%
      Burglary
      92 ↑18%
      19 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↑2%
      60 ↑54%
      Drugs
      24 ↑41%
      25 ↑14%
      Public Order
      89 ↑13%
      50 ↓12%
      Robbery
      15 ↑150%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↑28%
      52 ↓4%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑43%
      10 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓3%
      30 ↑36%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rugby Rural Central is the safer choice — scoring 22/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alcester South safer than Rugby Rural Central?

      Alcester South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,426 crimes in the last 12 months. Rugby Rural Central has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) with 739 crimes. Rugby Rural Central scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alcester South vs Rugby Rural Central?

      Alcester South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rugby Rural Central shows -0.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alcester South and Rugby Rural Central?

      In Alcester South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (553 incidents). In Rugby Rural Central, it is Violent Crime (240 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alcester South and Rugby Rural Central?

      Alcester South recorded 254 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rugby Rural Central recorded 158. 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 South vs Rugby Rural Central?

      Violent crime in Alcester South totalled 553 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 240 in Rugby Rural Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alcester South and Rugby Rural Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alcester South recorded 1,200 crimes (now 1,426, a change of +18.8%). Rugby Rural Central recorded 743 crimes previously (now 739, -0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alcester South and Rugby Rural Central?

      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 South has a resolution rate of 16.5% and Rugby Rural Central has 20.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alcester South and Rugby Rural Central?

      Alcester South falls within the Warwickshire Police boundary. Rugby Rural Central 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 South and Rugby Rural Central?

      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 South or Rugby Rural Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alcester South and Rugby Rural Central. 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.