Crime Rate in Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priory

The total recorded crimes in Priory, Malvern Hills, UK in July 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory crime rate of 0.48 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 Priory, encompassing approximately 74,330 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Ann'S Road with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Kipling Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Priory?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Priory reported a higher crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 339 crimes compared to 240. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Priory witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Priory experienced a greater number of crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 409 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Priory witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Priory Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Priory has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 0.16 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Priory crimes were 339. The crime rate of Priory in 2024 was 12.57 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Priory were around 409 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5.50 (year) or 0.46 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Priory)CrimesRank (Priory)CrimesRank (Priory)
Link66 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh84 1776 1775 2
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

Priory 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 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 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20258
May 202511
April 202519
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 20244
November 202413
October 20245
September 20247
August 202414

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
November 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Priory in July 2025

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

1. St Ann'S Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Public order1
3. Kipling Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Sling Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Queen'S Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Orchard Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. College Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Great Malvern (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Bank Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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