Crime Rate in Woodbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodbury

The total recorded crimes in Woodbury, Malvern Hills, UK in May 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodbury crime rate of 95.85 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 Woodbury, encompassing approximately 62 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woodbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Netherton Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Clows Top Road with total crimes: 1
  • A443 with total crimes: 1

How safe is Woodbury?

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

  • Relative to Malvern Hills:

    • In 2024, Woodbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Malvern Hills average, with 73 crimes compared to 240.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Woodbury recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

    • In 2023, Woodbury had fewer crimes than the Malvern Hills average, with 78 crimes compared to 247. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Woodbury recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 21 other areas in the Malvern Hills.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Woodbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodbury has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 95.85 ranking 19th out of 21 in the Malvern Hills, UK

In 2024, the total Woodbury crimes were 73. The crime rate of Woodbury in 2024 was 1166.13 (year) or 97.18 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodbury were around 78 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1246.01 (year) or 103.83 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Malvern Hills.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodbury)CrimesRank (Woodbury)CrimesRank (Woodbury)
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
Powick18 10182 11223 10
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
Martley2 2269 2169 20
Teme Valley3 2171 2051 22

Woodbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (2 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other crime were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , 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 (1 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20254
January 20252
September 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20248
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Woodbury in May 2025

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

1. Netherton Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
2. Clows Top Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. A443 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Well Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Church Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Structons Heath (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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