Crime Rate in Malvern Hills: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Malvern Hills

The total recorded crimes in Malvern Hills, UK in January 2026 are around 421 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Malvern Hills crime rate of 5.30 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (195) incidents (12.72% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (55) incidents (-27.63% decrease)
  • Burglary: (39) incidents (-22.00% decrease)
Malvern Hills Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grafton Lane with total crimes: 24
  • Court Street with total crimes: 10
  • The Haysfield with total crimes: 7

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, Link (51 crimes), and the safest, Teme Valley (4 crimes), is 47 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Malvern Hills.

Similarly, the area of Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield (61 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Barnard's Green (23 crimes), with a difference of 38 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Malvern Hills.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Link51
Pickersleigh41
Upton and Hanley33
Kempsey31
Longdon30

Safest Wards:

Ripple10
Woodbury8
Morton8
Hallow7
Teme Valley4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Upton-upon-Severn, Welland & Eldersfield61
Malvern Link51
Tenbury Wells, Mamble & Clifton47
Abberley, Holt Heath & Hallow46
Kempsey & Ryall41

Safest Areas:

North Malvern33
Malvern Wells & Priory30
Broadheath, Sinton & Alfrick24
Colletts Green, Callow End & Hanley24
Barnard's Green23

Malvern Hills Crime Statstics

In January 2026 the Malvern Hills has recorded 421 crimes with crime rate of 5.30 ranking 231th 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

CityJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Bromsgrove570 57,559 57,261 5
Wychavon722 410,125 49,956 4
Redditch627 38,253 38,012 3
Wyre Forest644 210,222 29,549 2
Worcester906 113,110 112,849 1

Malvern Hills Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (195 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (55 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 173 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 76 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (148 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (135 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (67 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (124 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (69 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (162 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 196 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 82 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (153 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (79 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202612
December 202512
November 202515
October 202518
September 202512
August 202517
July 202517
June 202512
May 202510
April 202515
March 202524
February 202514

A total of 326 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202614
December 202517
November 202521
October 202525
September 202526
August 202534
July 202537
June 202534
May 202529
April 202533
March 202531
February 202525

A total of 39 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 20254
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20257

A total of 127 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202615
December 20254
November 202516
October 20254
September 202512
August 20253
July 202518
June 202513
May 20251
April 20259
March 202525
February 20257

A total of 397 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202620
December 202539
November 202544
October 202538
September 202519
August 202532
July 202533
June 202527
May 202546
April 202534
March 202524
February 202541

A total of 855 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.25 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202655
December 202576
November 202566
October 202567
September 202569
August 202597
July 202582
June 202579
May 202578
April 202554
March 202586
February 202546

A total of 1866 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 155.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 196 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026195
December 2025173
November 2025148
October 2025135
September 2025124
August 2025162
July 2025196
June 2025153
May 2025157
April 2025164
March 2025151
February 2025108

A total of 412 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202525
November 202535
October 202538
September 202541
August 202549
July 202531
June 202535
May 202529
April 202534
March 202542
February 202529

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20254
September 20253
August 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 411 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202637
December 202536
November 202528
October 202537
September 202535
August 202544
July 202528
June 202548
May 202525
April 202534
March 202525
February 202534

A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20254
November 20254
October 20255
September 20252
August 20253
July 20258
June 20251
May 20258
April 20258
March 20259
February 202513

A total of 412 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202639
December 202550
November 202531
October 202536
September 202530
August 202535
July 202532
June 202532
May 202535
April 202539
March 202522
February 202531

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20252
September 20253
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
April 20254
March 20251

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

High Crime Locations Malvern Hills in January 2026

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

1. Grafton Lane (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences24
2. Court Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
3. The Haysfield (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
4. Station Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order3
5. Cales Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other crime1
6. B4211 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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