Crime Rate in Broadheath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadheath

The total recorded crimes in Broadheath, Malvern Hills, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadheath crime rate of 0.30 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 Broadheath, encompassing approximately 40,256 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Broadheath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Ankerdine Road with total crimes: 1
  • Jacomb Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Broadheath?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Broadheath demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 156 crimes compared to 240.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Broadheath recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Broadheath had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 119 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Broadheath recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Broadheath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Broadheath has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 0.30 ranking 14th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Broadheath crimes were 156. The crime rate of Broadheath in 2024 was 5.86 (year) or 0.49 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadheath were around 119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2.96 (year) or 0.25 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadheath)CrimesRank (Broadheath)CrimesRank (Broadheath)
Link66 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh84 1776 1775 2
Priory36 3339 5409 3
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
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

Broadheath 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 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 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 (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20252
December 20242
November 20247
October 20247
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
September 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Broadheath in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ankerdine Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
3. Jacomb Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Peachley Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mere Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Upper Wick Lane (Map)
Total1
Robbery1
7. Walpole Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Harrison Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Court Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Brook Bank (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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