Alcester South vs Southam

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
      8/100
      Southam Warwickshire Police

      Alcester South vs Southam Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Alcester South
      Warwickshire Police
      1,426 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.8% trend
      16.5% 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 South
      B Southam
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,426
      1,270
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,200
      1,333
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.8%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.5%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alcester South
      B Southam
      Violent Crime
      553 ↑34%
      421 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      254 ↑23%
      273 ↑39%
      Other Theft
      98 ↓3%
      86 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      84 ↓17%
      108 ↓44%
      Burglary
      92 ↑18%
      70 ↓10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↑2%
      107 ↑1%
      Drugs
      24 ↑41%
      8 ↓38%
      Public Order
      89 ↑13%
      99 ↑16%
      Robbery
      15 ↑150%
      3 ↓70%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↑28%
      37 ↓14%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑43%
      17 ↑6%
      Other Crime
      37 ↓3%
      35 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Southam is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 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 Southam?

      Alcester South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,426 crimes in the last 12 months. Southam has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,270 crimes. Southam scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alcester South vs Southam?

      Alcester South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.8% — meaning total crimes rose 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 South and Southam?

      In Alcester South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (553 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 South and Southam?

      Alcester South recorded 254 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 South vs Southam?

      Violent crime in Alcester South totalled 553 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 South and Southam 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%). Southam recorded 1,333 crimes previously (now 1,270, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alcester South 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 South has a resolution rate of 16.5% and Southam has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alcester South and Southam?

      Alcester South 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 South 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 South or Southam on a crime map?

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

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