Crime Rate in Martley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Martley

The total recorded crimes in Martley, Malvern Hills, UK in March 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Martley crime rate of 142.10 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 Martley, encompassing approximately 56 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Martley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barbers Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Hastings Close with total crimes: 2
  • Queensway with total crimes: 1

How safe is Martley?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Martley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 69 crimes compared to 240.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Martley recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Martley had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 69 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Martley recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Martley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Martley has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 142.10 ranking 16th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Martley crimes were 69. The crime rate of Martley in 2024 was 1225.58 (year) or 102.13 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Martley were around 69 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1225.58 (year) or 102.13 (month) ranking 20 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
Kempsey24 7295 6349 5
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
Morton3 21109 1794 17
Wells8 1794 1893 18
Woodbury2 2273 1978 19
Hallow7 1960 2268 21
Teme Valley5 2071 2051 22

Martley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In January 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

December 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (2 incidents) and then Other crime 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 2 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Martley in March 2025

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

1. Barbers Lane (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hastings Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Queensway (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Jury Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Mortlake Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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