Crime Rate in Droitwich East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Droitwich East

The total recorded crimes in Droitwich East, Wychavon, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich East crime rate of 7.96 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Droitwich East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • Heriotts Lane with total crimes: 6

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 July 2025 the Droitwich East has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 7.96 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Droitwich East)CrimesRank (Droitwich East)CrimesRank (Droitwich East)
Pershore93 21,034 21,161 1
Bengeworth110 11,075 1759 3
Evesham North71 3936 3876 2
Droitwich West47 5586 4514 6
Little Hampton38 8465 7585 5
Lovett and North Claines29 12514 6424 7
Droitwich South West47 6364 8354 9
Great Hampton42 7295 11267 12
Drakes Broughton28 13339 10378 8
Evesham South23 16347 9353 10
Upton Snodsbury37 9278 13275 11
The Littletons32 10214 17225 16
Droitwich South East31 11244 15129 25
Norton and Whittington18 20285 12266 13
Hartlebury21 17258 14262 14
Dodderhill25 14187 20143 24
Broadway and Wickhamford16 21191 19261 15
Droitwich Central24 15183 22212 19
Pinvin20 19239 16213 18
Harvington and Norton14 23210 18223 17
Badsey20 18146 23158 22
Inkberrow12 25184 21209 20
Honeybourne and Pebworth13 24141 24197 21
Eckington15 22140 25124 26
Bretforton and Offenham9 28118 28148 23
Elmley Castle and Somerville8 30126 26117 27
South Bredon Hill9 2666 32108 28
Ombersley5 31122 2790 30
Fladbury9 2795 3078 32
Bredon4 3294 3195 29
Bowbrook8 29106 2990 31

Droitwich East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202518
April 202518
March 20259
February 202514
January 202514
December 20248
November 20247
October 20249
September 202415
August 202412

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20244
November 20247
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 20258
May 202513
April 202511
March 202520
February 202510
January 202516
December 202418
November 202415
October 20249
September 202412
August 202416

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Droitwich East in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Robbery1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Public order1
Robbery1
3. Heriotts Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
4. River Mews (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. St Andrew'S Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. Tower Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hanbury Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Queen Street (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Bays Meadow (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Adrian Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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