Crime Rate in Droitwich East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Droitwich East

The total recorded crimes in Droitwich East, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich East crime rate of 5.94 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 East, encompassing approximately 7,916 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Droitwich East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Droitwich East?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Droitwich East reported a higher crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 543 crimes compared to 316. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Droitwich East witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Droitwich East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wychavon average, with 662 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Droitwich East witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Droitwich East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Droitwich East has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 5.94 ranking 4th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Droitwich East crimes were 543. The crime rate of Droitwich East in 2024 was 68.59 (year) or 5.72 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Droitwich East were around 662 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.62 (year) or 6.97 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

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

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting 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 September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 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 (12 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences 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 (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
December 20243
November 20243
July 20241

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202518
March 20259
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 202415
August 202412
July 20248
June 202434
May 202414

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 202412

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20259
January 20257
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20247
July 202416
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 159 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202511
March 202520
February 202510
January 202516
December 202418
November 202415
October 20249
September 202412
August 202416
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Droitwich East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting9
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Pridzor Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Holloway Close (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Tower Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Heriotts Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Hammond Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Kingston Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pridzor Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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