Crime Rate in Droitwich East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Droitwich East

The total recorded crimes in Droitwich East, Wychavon, UK in March 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich East crime rate of 5.94 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 East, encompassing approximately 7,916 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
Droitwich East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

How safe is Droitwich East?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Droitwich East reported a higher crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 543 crimes compared to 316. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Droitwich East witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Droitwich East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wychavon average, with 662 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Droitwich East witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Droitwich East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Droitwich East has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 5.94 ranking 5th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Droitwich East crimes were 543. The crime rate of Droitwich East in 2024 was 68.59 (year) or 5.72 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Droitwich East were around 662 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.62 (year) or 6.97 (month) ranking 4 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 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
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

Droitwich East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 202415
August 202412
July 20248
June 202434
May 202414
April 202412

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 202416
June 202416
May 202411
April 20247

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 148 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202510
January 202516
December 202418
November 202415
October 20249
September 202412
August 202416
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 202413

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20243
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Droitwich East in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hanbury Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Heriotts Lane (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Queen Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bays Meadow (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
9. Percheron Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Swan Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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