Crime Rate in West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West

The total recorded crimes in West, Malvern Hills, UK in March 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West crime rate of 0.66 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 West, encompassing approximately 33,370 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chester Place with total crimes: 4
  • Archer Close with total crimes: 4
  • Steven'S View with total crimes: 2

How safe is West?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 150 crimes compared to 240.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 21 other cities.

    • In 2023, West had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 173 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 21 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the West has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 0.27 ranking 8th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total West crimes were 150. The crime rate of West in 2024 was 17.62 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in West were around 173 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.18 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking 12 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
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

West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other crime 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 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 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 (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 (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson 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 (4 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
June 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20257
January 20258
December 202410
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations West in March 2025

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

1. Chester Place (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Archer Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Steven'S View (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
4. Albion Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Belmont Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Brockhill Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
7. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Lower Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Ebrington Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Old Hollow (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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