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 July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich South West crime rate of 4.38 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (271.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Droitwich South West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Worcester Road with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Wych Road 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 areas in the Wychavon.

    • 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 areas in the Wychavon.

  • 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 July 2025 the Droitwich South West has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 4.38 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Droitwich South West)CrimesRank (Droitwich South West)CrimesRank (Droitwich South West)
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
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 South West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
May 20257
April 202514
March 202510
February 20259
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
May 20256
April 20254
March 20259
February 20252
January 20255
December 20241
November 20244
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20244
October 20242

A total of 142 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202526
June 20257
May 20257
April 202515
March 202517
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 202411
October 202415
September 202417
August 202416

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20257
March 20252
January 20251
December 20245
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
August 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

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

High Crime Locations Droitwich South West in July 2025

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

1. Worcester Road (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting14
Other crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
3. Wych Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
4. Bower Hill (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
6. Teme Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Avondale (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Celvestune Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Evertons Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Pelham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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