Crime Rate in Kempsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kempsey

The total recorded crimes in Kempsey, Malvern Hills, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kempsey crime rate of 24.19 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 Kempsey, encompassing approximately 992 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Kempsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bannut Hill with total crimes: 3
  • Westfield Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Court Garth with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kempsey?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Kempsey reported a higher crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 295 crimes compared to 240. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kempsey witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Kempsey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 349 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kempsey witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Malvern Hills, Kempsey has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Kempsey Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Kempsey has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 24.19 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Kempsey crimes were 295. The crime rate of Kempsey in 2024 was 297.35 (year) or 24.78 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kempsey were around 349 crimes with yearly crime rate of 351.78 (year) or 29.31 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Malvern Hills)CrimesRank (Malvern Hills)CrimesRank (Malvern Hills)
Link52 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh77 1776 1775 2
Priory35 4339 5409 3
Chase28 6378 3384 4
Longdon42 3366 4228 9
Upton and Hanley29 5249 8312 6
Dyson Perrins17 11240 9305 7
Lindridge21 9264 7198 11
Tenbury17 10233 10252 8
West22 8150 13173 12
Powick7 18182 11223 10
Broadheath11 14156 12119 14
Ripple13 12137 15111 15
Alfrick and Leigh12 13119 16131 13
Baldwin11 15138 14103 16
Martley8 1669 2169 20
Morton3 21109 1794 17
Wells8 1794 1893 18
Woodbury2 2273 1978 19
Hallow7 1960 2268 21
Teme Valley5 2071 2051 22

Kempsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 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 Other theft (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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247
April 20244

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 202416
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248
April 202413

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Kempsey in March 2025

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

1. Bannut Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
2. Westfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Court Garth (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
5. Mercia Way (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Brook Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Fox Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Pixham Ferry Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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