Crime Rate in Priory: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Priory

The total recorded crimes in Priory, Malvern Hills, UK in March 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Priory crime rate of 0.47 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 Priory, encompassing approximately 74,330 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
Priory Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lansdowne Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Priory?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Priory reported a higher crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 339 crimes compared to 240. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Priory witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Priory experienced a greater number of crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 409 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Priory witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Priory Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Priory has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 0.96 ranking 4th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Priory crimes were 339. The crime rate of Priory in 2024 was 12.57 (year) or 1.05 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Priory were around 409 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5.50 (year) or 0.46 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Malvern Hills)CrimesRank (Malvern Hills)CrimesRank (Malvern Hills)
Link52 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh77 1776 1775 2
Chase28 6378 3384 4
Longdon42 3366 4228 9
Kempsey24 7295 6349 5
Upton and Hanley29 5249 8312 6
Dyson Perrins17 11240 9305 7
Lindridge21 9264 7198 11
Tenbury17 10233 10252 8
West22 8150 13173 12
Powick7 18182 11223 10
Broadheath11 14156 12119 14
Ripple13 12137 15111 15
Alfrick and Leigh12 13119 16131 13
Baldwin11 15138 14103 16
Martley8 1669 2169 20
Morton3 21109 1794 17
Wells8 1794 1893 18
Woodbury2 2273 1978 19
Hallow7 1960 2268 21
Teme Valley5 2071 2051 22

Priory Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 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 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 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 (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 20258
December 20244
November 202413
October 20245
September 20247
August 202414
July 202415
June 202416
May 20244
April 20249

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Priory in March 2025

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

1. Lansdowne Crescent (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bellmere Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Great Malvern (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Lansdowne Terrace (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Possession of weapons1
8. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Bellevue Terrace (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Theft from the person1
10. St Ann'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1

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