Crime Rate in Droitwich South West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Droitwich South West

The total recorded crimes in Droitwich South West, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich South West crime rate of 2.61 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 West, encompassing approximately 10,728 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-53.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Droitwich South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blake Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Wych Road with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

How safe is Droitwich South West?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Droitwich South West reported a higher crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 364 crimes compared to 316. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Droitwich South West witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Droitwich South West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wychavon average, with 354 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Droitwich South West witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Droitwich South West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Droitwich South West has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 2.61 ranking 10th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Droitwich South West crimes were 364. The crime rate of Droitwich South West in 2024 was 33.93 (year) or 2.83 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Droitwich South West were around 354 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.00 (year) or 2.75 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Droitwich South West)CrimesRank (Droitwich South West)CrimesRank (Droitwich South West)
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
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
Droitwich South East17 20244 15129 25
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 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 (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202514
March 202510
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202515
March 202517
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 202411
October 202415
September 202417
August 202416
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
May 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20244
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 Droitwich South West in May 2025

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

1. Blake Avenue (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
2. Wych Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Padgewell Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Avondale (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Pelham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Worcester Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
8. The Dale (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Mosel Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Teesdale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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