Crime Rate in Bedwardine: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bedwardine

The total recorded crimes in Bedwardine, Worcester, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bedwardine crime rate of 3.84 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bedwardine Crime Hotspots

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

  • University Park Drive with total crimes: 4
  • St John'S with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area 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 July 2025 the Bedwardine has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 3.84 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bedwardine)CrimesRank (Bedwardine)CrimesRank (Bedwardine)
Cathedral409 14,739 14,454 1
Warndon137 21,395 21,344 2
St John100 31,124 3990 3
Nunnery75 4904 4908 4
Rainbow Hill68 5699 5903 5
Gorse Hill53 6687 6707 6
Warndon Parish South48 7636 7648 7
Arboretum30 11497 9459 9
St Peter's Parish33 9291 13230 15
St Stephen30 10418 10416 10
Claines24 13293 12336 11
Warndon Parish North18 15339 11278 12
Battenhall25 12286 14266 14
St Clement20 14266 15270 13

Bedwardine 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202518
May 202514
April 202521
March 202518
February 202516
January 202518
December 202430
November 202418
October 202416
September 202418
August 202410

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20256
April 20258
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20254
April 20252
March 20258
January 20259
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20258
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
September 20241
August 20248

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20259
May 20255
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Bedwardine in July 2025

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

1. University Park Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. St John'S (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. University Park Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Westlea Close (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
7. Hales Orchard (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Powell'S Row (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wrendale Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bromyard Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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