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 March 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Broadway and Wickhamford crime rate of 10.48 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Broadway and Wickhamford Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fish Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 3
  • Pryors Green 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Broadway and Wickhamford has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 10.48 ranking 20th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wychavon)CrimesRank (Wychavon)CrimesRank (Wychavon)
Pershore68 31,034 21,161 1
Bengeworth90 11,075 1759 3
Evesham North68 2936 3876 2
Droitwich East47 5543 5662 4
Droitwich West55 4586 4514 6
Little Hampton33 8465 7585 5
Lovett and North Claines29 11514 6424 7
Droitwich South West44 6364 8354 9
Upton Snodsbury35 7278 13275 11
Drakes Broughton14 24339 10378 8
Evesham South31 9347 9353 10
Great Hampton29 10295 11267 12
Norton and Whittington26 12285 12266 13
Hartlebury24 13258 14262 14
Pinvin21 14239 16213 18
Droitwich South East19 16244 15129 25
Badsey20 15146 23158 22
The Littletons17 19214 17225 16
Harvington and Norton18 18210 18223 17
Eckington18 17140 25124 26
Droitwich Central13 25183 22212 19
Inkberrow16 21184 21209 20
Dodderhill15 22187 20143 24
Honeybourne and Pebworth10 27141 24197 21
Bretforton and Offenham8 29118 28148 23
Fladbury15 2395 3078 32
Elmley Castle and Somerville8 30126 26117 27
Bowbrook11 26106 2990 31
Ombersley7 32122 2790 30
South Bredon Hill9 2866 32108 28
Bredon7 3194 3195 29

Broadway and Wickhamford Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Broadway and Wickhamford in March 2025

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

1. Fish Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pryors Green (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Cheltenham Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Murcot Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Sheldon Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bibsworth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sands Croft Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Orchard Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Wickham Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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