Crime Rate in Droitwich West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Droitwich West

The total recorded crimes in Droitwich West, Wychavon, UK in July 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Droitwich West crime rate of 4.60 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Droitwich West Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Firs with total crimes: 5
  • South Park Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Meadow Road with total crimes: 4

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 July 2025 the Droitwich West has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 4.60 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Droitwich West)CrimesRank (Droitwich West)CrimesRank (Droitwich West)
Pershore93 21,034 21,161 1
Bengeworth110 11,075 1759 3
Evesham North71 3936 3876 2
Droitwich East63 4543 5662 4
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 West 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 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20257
May 20259
April 20259
March 202517
February 20257
January 202510
December 20249
November 202410
October 202414
September 20246
August 20247

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
February 20256
January 20254
September 20241
August 20245

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20256
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 206 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202517
April 202515
March 202515
February 202521
January 202520
December 202425
November 202414
October 202416
September 202411
August 202420

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Droitwich West in July 2025

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

1. The Firs (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. South Park Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Meadow Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
5. Farriers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Farmers Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. A38 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Ploughmans Piece (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shepherds Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Meadow Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1

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