Crime Rate in Broadway and Wickhamford: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Broadway and Wickhamford

The total recorded crimes in Broadway and Wickhamford, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadway and Wickhamford crime rate of 13.75 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 Broadway and Wickhamford, encompassing approximately 1,526 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Broadway and Wickhamford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pitchers Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Wyckham Court with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsdale Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Broadway and Wickhamford?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Broadway and Wickhamford demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 191 crimes compared to 316.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Broadway and Wickhamford recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Broadway and Wickhamford had fewer crimes than the Wychavon average, with 261 crimes compared to 311. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Broadway and Wickhamford witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wychavon, Broadway and Wickhamford has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Broadway and Wickhamford Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Broadway and Wickhamford has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 13.75 ranking 16th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Broadway and Wickhamford crimes were 191. The crime rate of Broadway and Wickhamford in 2024 was 125.09 (year) or 10.42 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Broadway and Wickhamford were around 261 crimes with yearly crime rate of 170.93 (year) or 14.24 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Broadway and Wickhamford)CrimesRank (Broadway and Wickhamford)CrimesRank (Broadway and Wickhamford)
Pershore74 31,034 21,161 1
Bengeworth81 11,075 1759 3
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
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

Broadway and Wickhamford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20254
February 20256
January 202510
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20242
May 20243

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20246

High Crime Locations Broadway and Wickhamford in May 2025

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

1. Pitchers Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1
2. Wyckham Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Kingsdale Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. Fish Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Wickham Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Golden Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Leamington Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Russell Square (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
10. Lime Tree Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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