Crime Rate in Pickersleigh: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pickersleigh

The total recorded crimes in Pickersleigh, Malvern Hills, UK in July 2025 are around 84 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pickersleigh crime rate of 7.51 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 Pickersleigh, encompassing approximately 11,191 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-9.68% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
Pickersleigh Crime Hotspots

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

  • Langland Close with total crimes: 8
  • Buzzard Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Edith Berry Court with total crimes: 6

How safe is Pickersleigh?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Pickersleigh reported a higher crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 776 crimes compared to 240. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pickersleigh witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Pickersleigh experienced a greater number of crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 775 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pickersleigh witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pickersleigh Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pickersleigh has recorded 84 crimes with crime rate of 7.51 ranking 1th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Pickersleigh crimes were 776. The crime rate of Pickersleigh in 2024 was 69.34 (year) or 5.78 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pickersleigh were around 775 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.25 (year) or 5.77 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pickersleigh)CrimesRank (Pickersleigh)CrimesRank (Pickersleigh)
Link66 2771 2903 1
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
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

Pickersleigh 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 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202513
May 20258
April 20259
March 202512
February 202514
January 202515
December 20246
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202531
May 202529
April 202523
March 202526
February 202514
January 202519
December 202418
November 202428
October 202424
September 202415
August 202431

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
November 20242
October 20244
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20252
March 20255
February 20254
January 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20259
April 20255
March 202512
February 20255
January 20254
November 20246
October 20246
September 20248
August 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

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

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

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Pickersleigh in July 2025

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

1. Langland Close (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Buzzard Crescent (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Vehicle crime1
3. Edith Berry Court (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Oak Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
5. Ashdown Rise (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
6. Moat Crescent (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Shirley Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
8. Apple Orchard Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wren Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Kestrel Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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