Crime Rate in Alfrick and Leigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Alfrick and Leigh

The total recorded crimes in Alfrick and Leigh, Malvern Hills, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Alfrick and Leigh crime rate of 71.73 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 Alfrick and Leigh, encompassing approximately 167 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Alfrick and Leigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Way with total crimes: 2
  • Chapel Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Alfrick and Leigh?

To understand the safety of Alfrick and Leigh, we need to analyze Alfrick and Leigh crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Alfrick and Leigh demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 119 crimes compared to 240.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Alfrick and Leigh recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Alfrick and Leigh had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 131 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Alfrick and Leigh recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Malvern Hills, Alfrick and Leigh has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Alfrick and Leigh Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Alfrick and Leigh has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 71.73 ranking 15th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Alfrick and Leigh crimes were 119. The crime rate of Alfrick and Leigh in 2024 was 711.30 (year) or 59.27 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Alfrick and Leigh were around 131 crimes with yearly crime rate of 783.02 (year) or 65.25 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Alfrick and Leigh)CrimesRank (Alfrick and Leigh)CrimesRank (Alfrick and Leigh)
Link66 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh84 1776 1775 2
Priory36 3339 5409 3
Chase29 4378 3384 4
Longdon24 8366 4228 9
Kempsey24 7295 6349 5
Powick26 5182 11223 10
Upton and Hanley26 6249 8312 6
Dyson Perrins20 11240 9305 7
Lindridge15 13264 7198 11
Tenbury22 10233 10252 8
West23 9150 13173 12
Broadheath12 14156 12119 14
Morton17 12109 1794 17
Baldwin10 17138 14103 16
Ripple12 16137 15111 15
Wells8 1994 1893 18
Teme Valley9 1871 2051 22
Woodbury5 2073 1978 19
Martley4 2169 2169 20
Hallow4 2260 2268 21

Alfrick and Leigh Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20251
March 20252
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20252
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20251
April 20251
March 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242

High Crime Locations Alfrick and Leigh in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Alfrick and Leigh postcode area is presented below.

1. Woodland Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Orchard Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
4. Old Bank Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Pineview Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Elmhurst Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
7. Hopton Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Stocks Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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