Crime Rate in Droitwich West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Droitwich West

The total recorded crimes in Droitwich West, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich West crime rate of 4.21 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 West, encompassing approximately 10,221 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Droitwich West Crime Hotspots

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

  • A38 with total crimes: 6
  • Farmers Way with total crimes: 5
  • Hunters Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Droitwich West?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Droitwich West reported a higher crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 586 crimes compared to 316. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Droitwich West witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Droitwich West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wychavon average, with 514 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Droitwich West witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wychavon, Droitwich 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 West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Droitwich West has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.21 ranking 6th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Droitwich West crimes were 586. The crime rate of Droitwich West in 2024 was 57.33 (year) or 4.78 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Droitwich West were around 514 crimes with yearly crime rate of 50.29 (year) or 4.19 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Droitwich West)CrimesRank (Droitwich West)CrimesRank (Droitwich West)
Pershore74 31,034 21,161 1
Bengeworth81 11,075 1759 3
Evesham North75 2936 3876 2
Droitwich East47 4543 5662 4
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting 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 (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202515
March 202515
February 202521
January 202520
December 202425
November 202414
October 202416
September 202411
August 202420
July 202415
June 202434
May 202430

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20256
January 20254
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 202517
February 20257
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 202414
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 202420
May 20241

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20244
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20258
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20254
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 202511
February 202511
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Droitwich West in May 2025

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

1. A38 (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
2. Farmers Way (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hunters Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Woodmans Way (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. George Baylis Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. East Park Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Valley Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Oakleigh Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Coppice Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shepherds Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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