Crime Rate in Link: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Link

The total recorded crimes in Link, Malvern Hills, UK in May 2025 are around 58 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Link crime rate of 6.02 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 Link, encompassing approximately 9,642 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Link Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Roman Way with total crimes: 7
  • Goodson Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Link?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Link reported a higher crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 771 crimes compared to 240. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Link witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Link experienced a greater number of crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 903 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Link witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Link Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Link has recorded 58 crimes with crime rate of 6.02 ranking 2th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Link crimes were 771. The crime rate of Link in 2024 was 79.96 (year) or 6.66 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Link were around 903 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.65 (year) or 7.80 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Link)CrimesRank (Link)CrimesRank (Link)
Pickersleigh62 1776 1775 2
Priory24 6339 5409 3
Chase36 3378 3384 4
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

Link Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (15 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (21 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (32 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 202510
February 20257
January 20257
December 20248
November 20248
October 202413
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202511
February 202511
January 202515
December 202410
November 202410
October 202415
September 202415
August 202417
July 20249
June 202422
May 20246

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
December 20247
November 20248
October 20244
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 202418
May 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20249
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 202411

A total of 72 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20256
February 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202521
March 202515
February 202510
January 202521
December 202418
November 20249
October 202415
September 202419
August 202416
July 202425
June 202432
May 202411

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Link in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Roman Way (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Goodson Road (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
4. Buckingham Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. The Haysfield (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
6. Twine Crescent (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Kent Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Windsor Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Jenny Lind Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Carlton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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