Crime Rate in Droitwich South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Droitwich South East

The total recorded crimes in Droitwich South East, Wychavon, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich South East crime rate of 2.83 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 East, encompassing approximately 10,959 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Droitwich South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Tree Hill with total crimes: 9
  • Lawley Way with total crimes: 5
  • Sparrow Walk with total crimes: 4

How safe is Droitwich South East?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Droitwich South East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 244 crimes compared to 316.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Droitwich South East witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Droitwich South East had fewer crimes than the Wychavon average, with 129 crimes compared to 311. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Droitwich South East recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wychavon, Droitwich South East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Droitwich South East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Droitwich South East has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.83 ranking 11th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Droitwich South East crimes were 244. The crime rate of Droitwich South East in 2024 was 22.26 (year) or 1.86 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Droitwich South East were around 129 crimes with yearly crime rate of 11.77 (year) or 0.98 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Droitwich South East)CrimesRank (Droitwich South East)CrimesRank (Droitwich South East)
Pershore93 21,034 21,161 1
Bengeworth110 11,075 1759 3
Evesham North71 3936 3876 2
Droitwich East63 4543 5662 4
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
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 South 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 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 202510
April 20259
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20246
October 202418
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 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
March 20251

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
August 20241

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20245

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Droitwich South East in July 2025

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

1. Mulberry Tree Hill (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Lawley Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Sparrow Walk (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
4. Cowslip Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. William Shakespeare Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Broadheath Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Shrew Corner (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Badger End (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Robin Meadow (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Sandles Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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