Crime Rate in Broadheath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadheath

The total recorded crimes in Broadheath, Malvern Hills, UK in May 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadheath crime rate of 0.20 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 Broadheath, encompassing approximately 40,256 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Broadheath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grove Way with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Grange Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Broadheath?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Broadheath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 156 crimes compared to 240.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Broadheath recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Broadheath had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 119 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Broadheath recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Broadheath Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broadheath has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 0.55 ranking 17th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Broadheath crimes were 156. The crime rate of Broadheath in 2024 was 5.86 (year) or 0.49 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadheath were around 119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2.96 (year) or 0.25 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadheath)CrimesRank (Broadheath)CrimesRank (Broadheath)
Link58 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh62 1776 1775 2
Priory24 6339 5409 3
Chase36 3378 3384 4
Longdon24 5366 4228 9
Kempsey30 4295 6349 5
Upton and Hanley17 11249 8312 6
Dyson Perrins18 9240 9305 7
Lindridge21 8264 7198 11
West22 7150 13173 12
Tenbury14 14233 10252 8
Powick18 10182 11223 10
Baldwin17 12138 14103 16
Alfrick and Leigh7 18119 16131 13
Wells15 1394 1893 18
Ripple4 20137 15111 15
Morton11 15109 1794 17
Hallow10 1660 2268 21
Woodbury6 1973 1978 19
Martley2 2269 2169 20
Teme Valley3 2171 2051 22

Broadheath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 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 Other theft (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 Anti-social behaviour 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 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Broadheath in May 2025

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

1. Grove Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Grange Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Crown East Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Harrison Gardens (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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