Crime Rate in Drakes Broughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Drakes Broughton

The total recorded crimes in Drakes Broughton, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drakes Broughton crime rate of 24.40 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 Drakes Broughton, encompassing approximately 1,229 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Drakes Broughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linton Close with total crimes: 9
  • Windmill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Drakes Broughton?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Drakes Broughton reported a higher crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 339 crimes compared to 316. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Drakes Broughton witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Drakes Broughton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wychavon average, with 378 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Drakes Broughton witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Drakes Broughton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Drakes Broughton has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 24.40 ranking 8th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Drakes Broughton crimes were 339. The crime rate of Drakes Broughton in 2024 was 275.72 (year) or 22.98 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Drakes Broughton were around 378 crimes with yearly crime rate of 307.44 (year) or 25.62 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Drakes Broughton)CrimesRank (Drakes Broughton)CrimesRank (Drakes Broughton)
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
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

Drakes Broughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 20259
February 20253
January 202517
December 20242
November 202412
October 202416
September 202410
August 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
September 20241
August 20245
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20256
September 20241
August 20243
June 20248

A total of 38 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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20246
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
December 20243
May 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20249
June 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Drakes Broughton in May 2025

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

1. Linton Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
2. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Pear Tree Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Bettle Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Walcot Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime3
7. Worcester Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lewis Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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