Crime Rate in Ripple: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ripple

The total recorded crimes in Ripple, Malvern Hills, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ripple crime rate of 128.97 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 Ripple, encompassing approximately 100 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ripple Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 4
  • Ryall Meadow with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ripple?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Ripple demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 137 crimes compared to 240.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ripple recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ripple had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 111 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ripple recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ripple Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ripple has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 128.97 ranking 12th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Ripple crimes were 137. The crime rate of Ripple in 2024 was 1359.13 (year) or 113.26 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ripple were around 111 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1101.19 (year) or 91.77 (month) ranking 15 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
Priory35 4339 5409 3
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
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

Ripple Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (4 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ripple in March 2025

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

1. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
3. Ryall Meadow (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. The Cross (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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