Crime Rate in Malvern Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Malvern Hills

The total recorded crimes in Malvern Hills, UK in March 2025 are around 451 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Malvern Hills crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Malvern Hills, encompassing approximately 79,487 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (151) incidents (39.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (86) incidents (86.96% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (42) incidents (44.83% increase)
Malvern Hills Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Stokes Road with total crimes: 18
  • Court Street with total crimes: 9
  • Roman Way with total crimes: 9

Malvern Hills Police Info:

West Mercia Police
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is Malvern Hills?

To understand the safety of Malvern Hills, we need to analyze Malvern Hills crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Malvern Hills has recorded 5,269 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 66.29 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 268 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,428 crimes with a crime rate of 68.29, ranking it 248 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Worcestershire:

    • In 2024, Malvern Hills demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcestershire average, with 5269 crimes compared to 9090.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Malvern Hills witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Malvern Hills had fewer crimes than the Worcestershire average, with 5,428 crimes compared to 8,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Malvern Hills witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Malvern Hills is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Worcestershire, Malvern Hills has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Malvern Hills Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Pickersleigh (77 crimes), and the safest, Woodbury (2 crimes), is 75 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Malvern Hills.

Similarly, the area of Malvern Pickersleigh (77 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Colletts Green, Callow End & Hanley (12 crimes), with a difference of 65 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Malvern Hills.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Pickersleigh77
Link52
Longdon42
Priory35
Upton and Hanley29

Safest Wards:

Powick7
Hallow7
Teme Valley5
Morton3
Woodbury2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Malvern Pickersleigh77
Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield69
Malvern Link52
Malvern Wells & Priory43
Tenbury Wells, Mamble & Clifton43

Safest Areas:

Kempsey & Ryall37
Barnard's Green28
Abberley, Holt Heath & Hallow28
Broadheath, Sinton & Alfrick23
Colletts Green, Callow End & Hanley12

Malvern Hills Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Malvern Hills has recorded 451 crimes with crime rate of 5.67 ranking 9974th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2024, the total Malvern Hills crimes were 5,269. The crime rate of Malvern Hills in 2024 was 66.29 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking it 268 danzarous in the UK. Malvern Hills ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Malvern Hills were around 5,428 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.29 (year) or 5.69 (month) ranking 248 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Worcestershire, Malvern Hills ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of Malvern Hills

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Bromsgrove627 57,559 57,261 5
Wychavon841 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch657 38,253 38,012 3
Wyre Forest796 210,222 29,549 2
Worcester996 113,110 112,849 1

Malvern Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (151 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (86 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (154 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 148 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (160 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (129 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (190 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (76 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 155 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (258 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (182 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 350 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 35.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202542
February 202529
January 202536
December 202424
November 202419
October 202428
September 202430
August 202430
July 202446
June 202466

A total of 343 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202534
January 202537
December 202427
November 202428
October 202436
September 202423
August 202441
July 202424
June 202468

A total of 78 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 202420

A total of 340 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202541
January 202521
December 202450
November 202429
October 202427
September 202426
August 202425
July 202431
June 202466

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 202412

A total of 183 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202514
January 202529
December 202411
November 202418
October 202418
September 202420
August 20247
July 202418
June 202424

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 1609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 160.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 258 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025151
February 2025108
January 2025154
December 2024148
November 2024156
October 2024160
September 2024129
August 2024190
July 2024155
June 2024258

A total of 267 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 26.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202531
January 202524
December 202413
November 202416
October 202438
September 202424
August 202418
July 202415
June 202466

A total of 126 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 12.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 20257
January 202512
December 20248
November 202412
October 202416
September 20245
August 202410
July 202419
June 202412

A total of 296 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202525
January 202517
December 202419
November 202419
October 202431
September 202428
August 202433
July 202435
June 202458

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 736 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 73.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 182 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202586
February 202546
January 202570
December 202447
November 202460
October 202459
September 202446
August 202476
July 202464
June 2024182

High Crime Locations Malvern Hills in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Malvern Hills postcode area is presented below.

1. Stokes Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences6
Vehicle crime6
Anti-social behaviour6
2. Court Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
Burglary1
3. Roman Way (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Bicycle theft1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Grafton Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Netherley Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Mayfield Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1

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