Crime Rate in Bedwardine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedwardine

The total recorded crimes in Bedwardine, Worcester, UK in March 2025 are around 51 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedwardine crime rate of 4.08 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 Bedwardine, encompassing approximately 12,514 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bedwardine Crime Hotspots

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

  • University Park Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Hales Orchard with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bedwardine?

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

  • Relative to Worcester:

    • In 2024, Bedwardine demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Worcester average, with 536 crimes compared to 874.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Bedwardine had fewer crimes than the Worcester average, with 640 crimes compared to 857. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Worcester, Bedwardine has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bedwardine Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bedwardine has recorded 51 crimes with crime rate of 4.08 ranking 6th out of 14 in the Worcester, UK

In 2024, the total Bedwardine crimes were 536. The crime rate of Bedwardine in 2024 was 42.83 (year) or 3.57 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Worcester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bedwardine were around 640 crimes with yearly crime rate of 51.14 (year) or 4.26 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Worcester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcester)CrimesRank (Worcester)CrimesRank (Worcester)
Cathedral392 14,739 14,454 1
Warndon89 21,395 21,344 2
St John64 41,124 3990 3
Nunnery69 3904 4908 4
Rainbow Hill50 7699 5903 5
Gorse Hill52 5687 6707 6
Warndon Parish South48 8636 7648 7
Arboretum42 9497 9459 9
St Stephen32 10418 10416 10
Claines28 12293 12336 11
Warndon Parish North13 14339 11278 12
St Clement29 11266 15270 13
St Peter's Parish10 15291 13230 15
Battenhall27 13286 14266 14

Bedwardine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (12 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202412
July 20249
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202516
January 202518
December 202430
November 202418
October 202416
September 202418
August 202410
July 202415
June 202428
May 202414
April 202417

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20249
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243
April 20246

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

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Bedwardine in March 2025

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

1. University Park Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Hales Orchard (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
4. Margaret Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Winchester Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Wrendale Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Whitmore Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
10. B4485 (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1

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