Crime Rate in Bedwardine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedwardine

The total recorded crimes in Bedwardine, Worcester, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedwardine crime rate of 3.76 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 Bedwardine, encompassing approximately 12,514 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Bedwardine Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hales Orchard with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Ashford Road 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 May 2025 the Bedwardine has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 3.76 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedwardine)CrimesRank (Bedwardine)CrimesRank (Bedwardine)
Cathedral403 14,739 14,454 1
Warndon112 21,395 21,344 2
St John67 41,124 3990 3
Nunnery72 3904 4908 4
Rainbow Hill62 5699 5903 5
Gorse Hill56 6687 6707 6
Warndon Parish South34 9636 7648 7
Arboretum45 8497 9459 9
St Stephen15 15418 10416 10
Battenhall31 10286 14266 14
Claines21 13293 12336 11
Warndon Parish North31 11339 11278 12
St Peter's Parish26 12291 13230 15
St Clement18 14266 15270 13

Bedwardine Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20255
December 20243
November 20241
October 20249
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
May 20243

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20254
February 20255
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20243
August 202412
July 20249
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 236 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.15 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202521
March 202518
February 202516
January 202518
December 202430
November 202418
October 202416
September 202418
August 202410
July 202415
June 202428
May 202414

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Hales Orchard (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
3. Ashford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. University Park Drive (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Regina Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Skinner Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Middle Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bransford Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Sentinel Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Robbery1
Shoplifting1

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