Crime Rate in Chase: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chase

The total recorded crimes in Chase, Malvern Hills, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chase crime rate of 4.27 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 Chase, encompassing approximately 8,431 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Chase Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fraser Close with total crimes: 6
  • Coniston Close with total crimes: 4
  • Lavender Walk with total crimes: 3

How safe is Chase?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Chase reported a higher crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 378 crimes compared to 240. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Chase witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Chase experienced a greater number of crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 384 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Chase witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Chase Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chase has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 4.27 ranking 3th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Chase crimes were 378. The crime rate of Chase in 2024 was 44.83 (year) or 3.74 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chase were around 384 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.55 (year) or 3.80 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chase)CrimesRank (Chase)CrimesRank (Chase)
Link58 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh62 1776 1775 2
Priory24 6339 5409 3
Longdon24 5366 4228 9
Kempsey30 4295 6349 5
Upton and Hanley17 11249 8312 6
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

Chase Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences 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 (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 202511
December 202415
November 202413
October 20248
September 202413
August 20248
July 202420
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 202410
October 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202426
May 20247

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
November 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Chase in May 2025

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

1. Fraser Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Coniston Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Lavender Walk (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Charlock Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Christchurch Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Lower Chase Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Geneva Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hawthorn Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Bredon Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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