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 March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich South West crime rate of 4.10 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
Droitwich South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 15
  • Avondale with total crimes: 5
  • Grafson Place with total crimes: 5

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Droitwich South West has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 6th 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.

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
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 South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 202430
May 202412
April 20247

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 112 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20244
October 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Avondale (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
3. Grafson Place (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Celvestune Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Worcester Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Padgewell Hill (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Teesdale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Blake Avenue (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Shirley Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. College Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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