Crime Rate in West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West

The total recorded crimes in West, Malvern Hills, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West crime rate of 0.66 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 West, encompassing approximately 33,370 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Noble View with total crimes: 4
  • Steven'S View with total crimes: 2
  • Cowleigh Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is West?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 150 crimes compared to 240.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, West had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 173 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the West has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 1.47 ranking 7th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total West crimes were 150. The crime rate of West in 2024 was 17.62 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in West were around 173 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.18 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)CrimesRank (West)
Link58 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh62 1776 1775 2
Priory24 6339 5409 3
Chase36 3378 3384 4
Longdon24 5366 4228 9
Kempsey30 4295 6349 5
Upton and Hanley17 11249 8312 6
Dyson Perrins18 9240 9305 7
Lindridge21 8264 7198 11
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

West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 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 (6 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 Violence and sexual offences (5 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 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
May 20244

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
December 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20257
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 West in May 2025

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

1. Noble View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Steven'S View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Cowleigh Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chester Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Archer Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Lower Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Lamb Bank (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Old Hollow (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Hornyold Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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