Crime Rate in Link: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Link

The total recorded crimes in Link, Malvern Hills, UK in July 2025 are around 66 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Link crime rate of 6.84 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 Link, encompassing approximately 9,642 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
Link Crime Hotspots

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

  • Roman Way with total crimes: 10
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Kent Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Link?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Link reported a higher crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 771 crimes compared to 240. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Link witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Link experienced a greater number of crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 903 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Link witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Link Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Link has recorded 66 crimes with crime rate of 6.84 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Link crimes were 771. The crime rate of Link in 2024 was 79.96 (year) or 6.66 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Link were around 903 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.65 (year) or 7.80 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Link)CrimesRank (Link)CrimesRank (Link)
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
Alfrick and Leigh12 15119 16131 13
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

Link 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202514
May 20259
April 202515
March 202511
February 202511
January 202515
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 202415
August 202417

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20258
May 20257
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20248
October 202413
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20249
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 180 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 202519
April 202521
March 202515
February 202510
January 202521
December 202418
November 20249
October 202415
September 202419
August 202416

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20243
August 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241

High Crime Locations Link in July 2025

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

1. Roman Way (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. Kent Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Carlton Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Buckingham Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Gloucester Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Windsor Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
10. The Haysfield (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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