West Mercia Police

Is Alvechurch and Wythall Safe?

Crime statistics for Alvechurch and Wythall. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 3,077 crimes
14 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

3,077 Crimes (last 36 months)
49% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↓25.2% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 36 months — 3,077 total crimes recorded in Alvechurch and Wythall

Violent Crime
824 26.8%
Anti-Social Behaviour
415 13.5%
Shoplifting
402 13.1%
Vehicle Crime
398 12.9%
Other Theft
274 8.9%
Criminal Damage & Arson
228 7.4%
Burglary
179 5.8%
Public Order
168 5.5%
Drugs
68 2.2%
Other Crime
61 2%
Robbery
27 0.9%
Possession of Weapons
16 0.5%
Bicycle Theft
9 0.3%
Theft from Person
8 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Alvechurch and Wythall — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alvechurch and Wythall safe?

Alvechurch and Wythall has a CrimeRadar safety score of 14/100, rated High Crime. A total of 829 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 25.2% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Alvechurch and Wythall are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Alvechurch and Wythall in the last 12 months?

829 crimes were recorded in Alvechurch and Wythall in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 25.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,108 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 824 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Alvechurch and Wythall?

The most common crime in Alvechurch and Wythall is Violent Crime, with 824 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 99.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Alvechurch and Wythall increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Alvechurch and Wythall is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 25.2% — from 1,108 crimes in the previous 12 months to 829 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Alvechurch and Wythall?

Alvechurch and Wythall has a safety score of 14 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Alvechurch and Wythall compare to the West Mercia Police average?

Alvechurch and Wythall has a safety score of 14/100, while the West Mercia Police force area average is 19/100. Alvechurch and Wythall is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Alvechurch and Wythall?

49% of crimes recorded in Alvechurch and Wythall resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by West Mercia Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Alvechurch and Wythall?

824 violent crimes were recorded in Alvechurch and Wythall in the last 12 months — representing 99.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 415 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Alvechurch and Wythall last updated?

The crime data for Alvechurch and Wythall was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Alvechurch and Wythall with other areas?

You can compare Alvechurch and Wythall with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: May 2026.