Crime Rate in Chase: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chase

The total recorded crimes in Chase, Malvern Hills, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chase crime rate of 3.44 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chase Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hilton Road with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Grindrod Place with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Chase has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 3.44 ranking 4th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chase)CrimesRank (Chase)CrimesRank (Chase)
Link66 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh84 1776 1775 2
Priory36 3339 5409 3
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
Broadheath12 14156 12119 14
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

Chase 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202524
May 202516
April 202512
March 20258
February 20255
January 202511
December 202415
November 202413
October 20248
September 202413
August 20248

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20254
December 20243
November 202410
October 20245
August 20246

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20255
February 20255
January 20253
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Chase in July 2025

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

1. Hilton Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Grindrod Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Duke Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
5. Ford Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Piers Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Knoll Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Tudor Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lavender Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Charlock Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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