Crime Rate in Drakes Broughton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Drakes Broughton

The total recorded crimes in Drakes Broughton, Wychavon, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Drakes Broughton crime rate of 11.39 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Drakes Broughton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Linton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Chestnut Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Drakes Broughton has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 11.39 ranking 24th 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.

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
Evesham South31 9347 9353 10
Great Hampton29 10295 11267 12
Norton and Whittington26 12285 12266 13
Hartlebury24 13258 14262 14
Pinvin21 14239 16213 18
Broadway and Wickhamford16 20191 19261 15
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

Drakes Broughton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20253
January 202517
December 20242
November 202412
October 202416
September 202410
August 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
September 20241
August 20243
June 20248

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
September 20241
August 20245
June 202424
May 202416
April 20249

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20244
November 20244
October 20246
August 20243
July 20241
April 20245

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
May 20241

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Mill Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Linton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Chestnut Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Public order3
5. Croome Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. The Harley'S (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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