Crime Rate in Powick: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Powick

The total recorded crimes in Powick, Malvern Hills, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Powick crime rate of 36.35 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 Powick, encompassing approximately 495 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Powick Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Road with total crimes: 4
  • Powyke Court Close with total crimes: 2
  • Tannery Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Powick?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Powick demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 182 crimes compared to 240.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Powick witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Powick had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 223 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Powick witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Malvern Hills, Powick has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Powick Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Powick has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 36.35 ranking 10th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Powick crimes were 182. The crime rate of Powick in 2024 was 367.53 (year) or 30.63 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Powick were around 223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 450.32 (year) or 37.53 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Powick)CrimesRank (Powick)CrimesRank (Powick)
Link58 2771 2903 1
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
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

Powick Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 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 (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
June 20246

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20255
March 20256
February 20252
January 202511
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 202411

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
June 20244

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20254
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Powick in May 2025

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

1. Worcester Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Powyke Court Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Tannery Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Jennett Tree Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Bush Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bush Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Blakes Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Clevelode Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Old Rectory Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Winsmore (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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