Crime Rate in Bengeworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bengeworth

The total recorded crimes in Bengeworth, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bengeworth crime rate of 6.30 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 Bengeworth, encompassing approximately 12,853 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
Bengeworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 8
  • Port Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Bengeworth?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Bengeworth reported a higher crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 1,075 crimes compared to 316. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bengeworth witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Bengeworth experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wychavon average, with 759 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bengeworth witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wychavon, Bengeworth has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bengeworth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bengeworth has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 6.30 ranking 1th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Bengeworth crimes were 1,075. The crime rate of Bengeworth in 2024 was 83.64 (year) or 6.97 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bengeworth were around 759 crimes with yearly crime rate of 59.05 (year) or 4.92 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bengeworth)CrimesRank (Bengeworth)CrimesRank (Bengeworth)
Pershore74 31,034 21,161 1
Evesham North75 2936 3876 2
Droitwich East47 4543 5662 4
Droitwich West43 6586 4514 6
Little Hampton43 5465 7585 5
Lovett and North Claines31 7514 6424 7
Drakes Broughton30 8339 10378 8
Droitwich South West28 10364 8354 9
Evesham South26 12347 9353 10
Norton and Whittington30 9285 12266 13
Upton Snodsbury26 11278 13275 11
Great Hampton25 13295 11267 12
Hartlebury21 17258 14262 14
Dodderhill24 14187 20143 24
Broadway and Wickhamford21 16191 19261 15
Droitwich South East17 20244 15129 25
Pinvin22 15239 16213 18
The Littletons17 19214 17225 16
Harvington and Norton18 18210 18223 17
Droitwich Central14 23183 22212 19
Inkberrow16 22184 21209 20
Honeybourne and Pebworth13 25141 24197 21
Eckington17 21140 25124 26
Badsey10 30146 23158 22
Bretforton and Offenham10 29118 28148 23
Bowbrook14 24106 2990 31
Elmley Castle and Somerville10 28126 26117 27
Fladbury12 2695 3078 32
Ombersley10 27122 2790 30
South Bredon Hill6 3166 32108 28
Bredon5 3294 3195 29

Bengeworth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (36 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (46 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
November 20242
October 20241
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 383 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202526
March 202528
February 202521
January 202534
December 202435
November 202429
October 202420
September 202425
August 202436
July 202419
June 202458
May 202432

A total of 214 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202518
March 202519
February 202510
January 202514
December 20246
November 202415
October 202417
September 20247
August 202414
July 202411
June 202446
May 202423

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20244
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20253
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248
August 202411
July 20243
June 202414
May 202410

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20248
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20257
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20255
February 20252
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20259
March 20253
February 20258
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 20247
September 20249
August 20243
July 202410
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bengeworth in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Port Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Laxton Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Castle Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Robins Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. King'S Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
8. Mortimers Quay (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. A4184 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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