Crime Rate in Upton and Hanley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upton and Hanley

The total recorded crimes in Upton and Hanley, Malvern Hills, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upton and Hanley crime rate of 12.27 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 Upton and Hanley, encompassing approximately 1,385 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Upton and Hanley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillsfield with total crimes: 4
  • Court Street with total crimes: 2
  • The Walnuts with total crimes: 1

How safe is Upton and Hanley?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Upton and Hanley reported a higher crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 249 crimes compared to 240. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Upton and Hanley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Upton and Hanley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 312 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Upton and Hanley witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upton and Hanley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Upton and Hanley has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 12.27 ranking 11th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Upton and Hanley crimes were 249. The crime rate of Upton and Hanley in 2024 was 179.69 (year) or 14.97 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upton and Hanley were around 312 crimes with yearly crime rate of 225.16 (year) or 18.76 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upton and Hanley)CrimesRank (Upton and Hanley)CrimesRank (Upton and Hanley)
Link58 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh62 1776 1775 2
Priory24 6339 5409 3
Chase36 3378 3384 4
Longdon24 5366 4228 9
Kempsey30 4295 6349 5
Dyson Perrins18 9240 9305 7
Lindridge21 8264 7198 11
West22 7150 13173 12
Tenbury14 14233 10252 8
Powick18 10182 11223 10
Broadheath8 17156 12119 14
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

Upton and Hanley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 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 (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
February 20251
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 202420
September 202410
August 20244
July 202411
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Upton and Hanley in May 2025

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

1. Hillsfield (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Court Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. The Walnuts (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. William Tennant Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Laburnum Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Minge Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Backfields Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Church Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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