Total Crime Rate
20.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Seymour Road area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Alcester West , and the 59th lowest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Seymour Road (B49 6JY) in the last 12 months was 20.1 per 1,000 residents and was 66.4% lower than the Alcester West average (59.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 16.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Seymour Road (B49 6JY), the main crime hotspot is near Rufford Close. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alcester West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Kinnersley Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wain Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Purton Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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