Crime Rate in Upton and Hanley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Upton and Hanley

The total recorded crimes in Upton and Hanley, Malvern Hills, UK in July 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Upton and Hanley crime rate of 18.76 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 Upton and Hanley, encompassing approximately 1,385 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Upton and Hanley Crime Hotspots

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

  • New Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cherry Orchard with total crimes: 2
  • Old Street with total crimes: 2

How safe is Upton and Hanley?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Upton and Hanley reported a higher crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 249 crimes compared to 240. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Upton and Hanley witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Upton and Hanley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 312 crimes compared to 247. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Upton and Hanley witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Upton and Hanley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Upton and Hanley has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 18.76 ranking 6th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Upton and Hanley crimes were 249. The crime rate of Upton and Hanley in 2024 was 179.69 (year) or 14.97 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Upton and Hanley were around 312 crimes with yearly crime rate of 225.16 (year) or 18.76 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Upton and Hanley)CrimesRank (Upton and Hanley)CrimesRank (Upton and Hanley)
Link66 2771 2903 1
Pickersleigh84 1776 1775 2
Priory36 3339 5409 3
Chase29 4378 3384 4
Longdon24 8366 4228 9
Kempsey24 7295 6349 5
Powick26 5182 11223 10
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

Upton and Hanley 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 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 Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 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 Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20259
April 20255
March 202510
February 20251
January 20255
December 202410
November 20247
October 202420
September 202410
August 20244

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20256
February 20255
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252

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

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 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
December 20241

High Crime Locations Upton and Hanley in July 2025

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

1. New Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
2. Cherry Orchard (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Old Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Court Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Bowling Green (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. B4209 (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Chapmans Orchard (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Walnuts (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Pear Tree Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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