Crime Rate in Wychavon: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wychavon

The total recorded crimes in Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 836 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wychavon crime rate of 6.31 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 Wychavon, encompassing approximately 132,495 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (325) incidents (10.92% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (133) incidents (4.72% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (62) incidents (-18.42% decrease)
Wychavon Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Linton Close with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9

Wychavon Police Info:

West Mercia Police
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  • Telephone: 101

How safe is Wychavon?

To understand the safety of Wychavon, we need to analyze Wychavon crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Wychavon has recorded 10,125 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 76.42 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 224 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,956 crimes with a crime rate of 75.14, ranking it 219 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Worcestershire:

    • In 2024, Wychavon reported a higher crime volume than the Worcestershire average, with 10,125 crimes compared to 9,090. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Wychavon recorded fewer crimes than 3 out of 5 other cities.

    • In 2023, Wychavon experienced a greater number of crimes than the Worcestershire average, with 9,956 crimes compared to 8,842. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Wychavon recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 5 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Wychavon is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Worcestershire, Wychavon has a higher crime rate in 2024.

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

Wychavon Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bengeworth (81 crimes), and the safest, Bredon (5 crimes), is 76 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wychavon.

Similarly, the area of Evesham Central (128 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Inkberrow & Flyford Flavell (13 crimes), with a difference of 115 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wychavon.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Bengeworth81
Evesham North75
Pershore74
Droitwich East47
Little Hampton43

Safest Wards:

Elmley Castle and Somerville10
Bretforton and Offenham10
Badsey10
South Bredon Hill6
Bredon5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Evesham Central128
Pershore74
Drakes Broughton & Norton60
Hartlebury & Wychbold60
Droitwich Spa East47

Safest Areas:

Honeybourne & Littleton30
Bredon, Ashton & Eckington28
Fernhill Heath & Ombersley26
Droitwich Spa South24
Inkberrow & Flyford Flavell13

Wychavon Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Wychavon has recorded 836 crimes with crime rate of 6.31 ranking 242th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2024, the total Wychavon crimes were 10,125. The crime rate of Wychavon in 2024 was 76.42 (year) or 6.37 (month) ranking it 224 danzarous in the UK. Wychavon ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Worcestershire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wychavon were around 9,956 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.14 (year) or 6.26 (month) ranking 219 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Worcestershire, Wychavon ranked 2 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Wychavon

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)CrimesRank (Worcestershire)
Malvern Hills427 65,269 65,428 6
Bromsgrove621 57,559 57,261 5
Redditch692 38,253 38,012 3
Wyre Forest872 210,222 29,549 2
Worcester1,040 113,110 112,849 1

Wychavon Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (325 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (133 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (293 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (127 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (277 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (135 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 231 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (268 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (108 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 248 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 80 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (251 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (102 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (272 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (101 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (252 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (97 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (274 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (138 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 241 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 141 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2932 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 266.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 325 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025325
April 2025293
March 2025277
February 2025231
January 2025268
December 2024248
November 2024251
October 2024272
September 2024252
August 2024274
July 2024241

A total of 681 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 61.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202569
March 202563
February 202555
January 202540
December 202476
November 202453
October 202483
September 202455
August 202471
July 202457

A total of 100 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 202514
February 20253
January 202513
December 20249
November 20244
October 20248
September 202413
August 202411
July 20247

A total of 532 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202543
March 202572
February 202535
January 202538
December 202435
November 202440
October 202461
September 202443
August 202441
July 202471

A total of 476 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202535
March 202536
February 202554
January 202552
December 202453
November 202434
October 202444
September 202458
August 202432
July 202430

A total of 820 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 97 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202576
March 202595
February 202560
January 202545
December 202455
November 202474
October 202492
September 202497
August 202497
July 202467

A total of 36 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20254
March 202516
February 20259
January 20257
December 202412
November 202413
October 202413
September 20249
August 202412
July 202414

A total of 560 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 50.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202545
March 202553
February 202555
January 202554
December 202465
November 202460
October 202470
September 202446
August 202442
July 202430

A total of 1247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 113.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 141 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025133
April 2025127
March 2025135
February 202592
January 2025108
December 202480
November 2024102
October 2024101
September 202490
August 2024138
July 2024141

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20258
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20244
July 20243

A total of 562 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202556
April 202545
March 202542
February 202531
January 202542
December 202447
November 202450
October 202458
September 202459
August 202469
July 202463

A total of 241 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202523
March 202524
February 202523
January 202527
December 202425
November 202423
October 202423
September 202413
August 202423
July 202418

A total of 43 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245

High Crime Locations Wychavon in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
2. Linton Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting9
4. St Richards Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Robbery2
5. Old Glebe Pastures (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Perry Mill Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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