Crime Rate in Malvern Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Malvern Hills

The total recorded crimes in Malvern Hills, UK in May 2025 are around 427 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Malvern Hills crime rate of 5.37 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 Malvern Hills, encompassing approximately 79,487 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (157) incidents (-4.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (78) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (46) incidents (35.29% increase)
Malvern Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stokes Road with total crimes: 12
  • Lime Street with total crimes: 12
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

Malvern Hills Police Info:

West Mercia Police
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is Malvern Hills?

To understand the safety of Malvern Hills, we need to analyze Malvern Hills crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Malvern Hills has recorded 5,269 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 66.29 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 268 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,428 crimes with a crime rate of 68.29, ranking it 248 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Worcestershire:

    • In 2024, Malvern Hills demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcestershire average, with 5269 crimes compared to 9090.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Malvern Hills witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Malvern Hills had fewer crimes than the Worcestershire average, with 5,428 crimes compared to 8,842. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Malvern Hills witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Malvern Hills is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Worcestershire, Malvern Hills has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Malvern Hills Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Pickersleigh (62 crimes), and the safest, Martley (2 crimes), is 60 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Malvern Hills.

Similarly, the area of Malvern Pickersleigh (62 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Broadheath, Sinton & Alfrick (15 crimes), with a difference of 47 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Malvern Hills.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Pickersleigh62
Link58
Chase36
Kempsey30
Longdon24

Safest Wards:

Alfrick and Leigh7
Woodbury6
Ripple4
Teme Valley3
Martley2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Malvern Pickersleigh62
Malvern Link58
Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield49
North Malvern40
Malvern Wells & Priory39

Safest Areas:

Barnard's Green36
Abberley, Holt Heath & Hallow35
Kempsey & Ryall34
Colletts Green, Callow End & Hanley21
Broadheath, Sinton & Alfrick15

Malvern Hills Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Malvern Hills has recorded 427 crimes with crime rate of 5.37 ranking 284th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2024, the total Malvern Hills crimes were 5,269. The crime rate of Malvern Hills in 2024 was 66.29 (year) or 5.52 (month) ranking it 268 danzarous in the UK. Malvern Hills ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Malvern Hills were around 5,428 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.29 (year) or 5.69 (month) ranking 248 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Worcestershire, Malvern Hills ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of Malvern Hills

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Bromsgrove621 57,559 57,261 5
Wychavon836 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch692 38,253 38,012 3
Wyre Forest872 210,222 29,549 2
Worcester1,040 113,110 112,849 1

Malvern Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (157 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (78 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (164 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (54 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (151 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (86 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 108 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 46 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (154 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 148 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (156 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (60 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (160 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (59 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (129 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (190 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (76 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 155 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 64 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20259
March 202525
February 20257
January 202512
December 20248
November 202412
October 202416
September 20245
August 202410
July 202419

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20259
February 202513
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410

A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202534
March 202542
February 202529
January 202536
December 202424
November 202419
October 202428
September 202430
August 202430
July 202446

A total of 23 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20245

A total of 275 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202539
March 202522
February 202531
January 202524
December 202413
November 202416
October 202438
September 202424
August 202418
July 202415

A total of 354 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 32.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202546
April 202534
March 202524
February 202541
January 202521
December 202450
November 202429
October 202427
September 202426
August 202425
July 202431

A total of 184 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202515
March 202524
February 202514
January 202529
December 202411
November 202418
October 202418
September 202420
August 20247
July 202418

A total of 300 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 27.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202533
March 202531
February 202525
January 202517
December 202419
November 202419
October 202431
September 202428
August 202433
July 202435

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20248
November 20243
October 20245
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243

A total of 686 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 62.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202578
April 202554
March 202586
February 202546
January 202570
December 202447
November 202460
October 202459
September 202446
August 202476
July 202464

A total of 334 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202534
March 202525
February 202534
January 202537
December 202427
November 202428
October 202436
September 202423
August 202441
July 202424

A total of 1672 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 152.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025157
April 2025164
March 2025151
February 2025108
January 2025154
December 2024148
November 2024156
October 2024160
September 2024129
August 2024190
July 2024155

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Malvern Hills in May 2025

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

1. Stokes Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
2. Lime Street (Map)
Total12
Burglary12
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Acorn Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Drugs1
5. Martin Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Burglary1
6. Roman Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1

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