Crime Rate in Droitwich South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Droitwich South East

The total recorded crimes in Droitwich South East, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich South East crime rate of 1.55 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 South East, encompassing approximately 10,959 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Droitwich South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Tree Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Robin Meadow with total crimes: 2
  • Lahn Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Droitwich South East?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Droitwich South East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 244 crimes compared to 316.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Droitwich South East witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Droitwich South East had fewer crimes than the Wychavon average, with 129 crimes compared to 311. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Droitwich South East recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Droitwich South East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Droitwich South East has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 1.55 ranking 20th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Droitwich South East crimes were 244. The crime rate of Droitwich South East in 2024 was 22.26 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Droitwich South East were around 129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.77 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Droitwich South East)CrimesRank (Droitwich South East)CrimesRank (Droitwich South East)
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
Drakes Broughton30 8339 10378 8
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
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

Droitwich South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 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 June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 202418
September 20248
August 20248
July 20246
June 202424
May 20249

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242
June 202410

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20245
June 20246

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

High Crime Locations Droitwich South East in May 2025

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

1. Mulberry Tree Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Robin Meadow (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lahn Drive (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Lawley Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bagehott Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Clifford Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Badger End (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Raven Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Isaacs Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sandles Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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