Crime Rate in Kempsey: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Kempsey

The total recorded crimes in Kempsey, Malvern Hills, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Kempsey crime rate of 30.24 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 Kempsey, encompassing approximately 992 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Kempsey Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blossomfield Way with total crimes: 4
  • Farlie Close with total crimes: 3
  • Sallowbed Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Kempsey?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Kempsey reported a higher crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 295 crimes compared to 240. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Kempsey witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Kempsey experienced a greater number of crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 349 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Kempsey witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Kempsey Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Kempsey has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 30.24 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Kempsey crimes were 295. The crime rate of Kempsey in 2024 was 297.35 (year) or 24.78 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Kempsey were around 349 crimes with yearly crime rate of 351.78 (year) or 29.31 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Kempsey)CrimesRank (Kempsey)CrimesRank (Kempsey)
Link58 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh62 1776 1775 2
Priory24 6339 5409 3
Chase36 3378 3384 4
Longdon24 5366 4228 9
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

Kempsey Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 20259
February 20257
January 202510
December 202416
November 202410
October 20248
September 20248
August 20247
July 202410
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 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
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Kempsey in May 2025

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

1. Blossomfield Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Farlie Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Sallowbed Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
5. Hill Side (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Taylors Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Westfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Westfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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