Crime Rate in Droitwich Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Droitwich Central

The total recorded crimes in Droitwich Central, Wychavon, UK in February 2026 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich Central crime rate of 4.30 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 Droitwich Central, encompassing approximately 6,517 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Droitwich Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Droitwich Spa with total crimes: 5
  • Hampton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Packington Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Droitwich Central?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Droitwich Central demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 183 crimes compared to 316.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Droitwich Central recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Droitwich Central had fewer crimes than the Wychavon average, with 212 crimes compared to 311. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Droitwich Central recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Droitwich Central Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Droitwich Central crimes were 183. The crime rate of Droitwich Central in 2024 was 28.08 (year) or 2.34 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Droitwich Central were around 212 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.53 (year) or 2.71 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Droitwich Central)CrimesRank (Droitwich Central)CrimesRank (Droitwich Central)
PershoreNA NA1,034 21,161 1
BengeworthNA NA1,075 1759 3
Evesham NorthNA NA936 3876 2
Droitwich EastNA NA543 5662 4
Droitwich WestNA NA586 4514 6
Little HamptonNA NA465 7585 5
Lovett and North ClainesNA NA514 6424 7
Drakes BroughtonNA NA339 10378 8
Droitwich South WestNA NA364 8354 9
Evesham SouthNA NA347 9353 10
Upton SnodsburyNA NA278 13275 11
Great HamptonNA NA295 11267 12
Norton and WhittingtonNA NA285 12266 13
HartleburyNA NA258 14262 14
Broadway and WickhamfordNA NA191 19261 15
Droitwich South EastNA NA244 15129 25
The LittletonsNA NA214 17225 16
PinvinNA NA239 16213 18
Harvington and NortonNA NA210 18223 17
InkberrowNA NA184 21209 20
DodderhillNA NA187 20143 24
Honeybourne and PebworthNA NA141 24197 21
BadseyNA NA146 23158 22
Bretforton and OffenhamNA NA118 28148 23
EckingtonNA NA140 25124 26
Elmley Castle and SomervilleNA NA126 26117 27
OmbersleyNA NA122 2790 30
South Bredon HillNA NA66 32108 28
BredonNA NA94 3195 29
BowbrookNA NA106 2990 31
FladburyNA NA95 3078 32

Droitwich Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
July 20252
April 20251

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20267
December 20254
November 20254
October 20252
September 20254
August 20255
July 202510
June 20255
May 20257
April 202514
March 20257
February 20258

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20267
December 20252
November 20252
October 20253
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20264
November 20256
October 20254
September 20254
August 20253
July 20258
June 20253
May 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20251
August 20251

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
June 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251

High Crime Locations Droitwich Central in February 2026

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

1. Droitwich Spa (Map)
Total5
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
2. Hampton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
3. Packington Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
4. Bourne Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. St Richard'S Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Doverdale Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Stalls Farm Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Blackfriars Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Manning Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Miller Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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