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 March 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich South East crime rate of 1.73 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Droitwich South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Snowdrop Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Sparrow Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Shrew Corner with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Droitwich South East has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.73 ranking 16th 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.

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
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
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 South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20245
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Droitwich South East in March 2025

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

1. Snowdrop Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Sparrow Walk (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
3. Shrew Corner (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Oaklands (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Addyes Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Fox Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Deer Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Raven Gardens (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Foxglove Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mulberry Tree Hill (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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