The total recorded crimes in Wychavon, Wychavon in January 2025 are around 703 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wychavon crime rate of 5.31 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 TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Bengeworth (76 crimes), and the safest, Eckington (5 crimes), is 71 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Wychavon.
Similarly, the area of Evesham Central (89 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Inkberrow & Flyford Flavell (12 crimes), with a difference of 77 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Wychavon.
| Bengeworth | 76 |
| Droitwich West | 63 |
| Droitwich East | 51 |
| Pershore | 49 |
| Evesham North | 48 |
| Elmley Castle and Somerville | 8 |
| Bredon | 7 |
| Fladbury | 6 |
| Badsey | 5 |
| Eckington | 5 |
| Evesham Central | 89 |
| Droitwich Spa West & North | 63 |
| Droitwich Spa East | 51 |
| Pershore | 49 |
| Drakes Broughton & Norton | 48 |
| Bredon, Ashton & Eckington | 22 |
| Wick, Elmley Castle & Fladbury | 21 |
| Fernhill Heath & Ombersley | 21 |
| Droitwich Spa South | 16 |
| Inkberrow & Flyford Flavell | 12 |
In January 2025 the Wychavon has recorded 703 crimes with crime rate of 5.31 ranking 244th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 5 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
| City | January 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Worcestershire) | Crimes | Rank (Worcestershire) | Crimes | Rank (Worcestershire) | |
| Malvern Hills | 408 | 6 | 5,269 | 6 | 5,428 | 6 |
| Bromsgrove | 555 | 4 | 7,559 | 5 | 7,261 | 5 |
| Redditch | 570 | 3 | 8,253 | 3 | 8,012 | 3 |
| Wyre Forest | 810 | 2 | 10,222 | 2 | 9,549 | 2 |
| Worcester | 938 | 1 | 13,110 | 1 | 12,849 | 1 |
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.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (600 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (350 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 13 |
| December 2024 | 9 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 8 |
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
A total of 34 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
A total of 494 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 61.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 42 |
| December 2024 | 47 |
| November 2024 | 50 |
| October 2024 | 58 |
| September 2024 | 59 |
| August 2024 | 69 |
| July 2024 | 63 |
| June 2024 | 106 |
A total of 2406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 300.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 600 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 268 |
| December 2024 | 248 |
| November 2024 | 251 |
| October 2024 | 272 |
| September 2024 | 252 |
| August 2024 | 274 |
| July 2024 | 241 |
| June 2024 | 600 |
A total of 635 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 79.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 108 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 45 |
| December 2024 | 55 |
| November 2024 | 74 |
| October 2024 | 92 |
| September 2024 | 97 |
| August 2024 | 97 |
| July 2024 | 67 |
| June 2024 | 108 |
A total of 1110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 138.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 350 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 108 |
| December 2024 | 80 |
| November 2024 | 102 |
| October 2024 | 101 |
| September 2024 | 90 |
| August 2024 | 138 |
| July 2024 | 141 |
| June 2024 | 350 |
A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 5 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
A total of 395 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 49.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 92 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 52 |
| December 2024 | 53 |
| November 2024 | 34 |
| October 2024 | 44 |
| September 2024 | 58 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 92 |
A total of 477 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 59.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 110 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 54 |
| December 2024 | 65 |
| November 2024 | 60 |
| October 2024 | 70 |
| September 2024 | 46 |
| August 2024 | 42 |
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 110 |
A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 7 |
| December 2024 | 12 |
| November 2024 | 13 |
| October 2024 | 13 |
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 14 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
A total of 453 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 56.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 124 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 38 |
| December 2024 | 35 |
| November 2024 | 40 |
| October 2024 | 61 |
| September 2024 | 43 |
| August 2024 | 41 |
| July 2024 | 71 |
| June 2024 | 124 |
A total of 40 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 4 |
| October 2024 | 4 |
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 190 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 27 |
| December 2024 | 25 |
| November 2024 | 23 |
| October 2024 | 23 |
| September 2024 | 13 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 38 |
A total of 551 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 68.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 40 |
| December 2024 | 76 |
| November 2024 | 53 |
| October 2024 | 83 |
| September 2024 | 55 |
| August 2024 | 71 |
| July 2024 | 57 |
| June 2024 | 116 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wychavon postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 14 |
| Shoplifting | 14 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Possession of weapons | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |