Crime Rate in Eckington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Eckington

The total recorded crimes in Eckington, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Eckington crime rate of 90.14 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 Eckington, encompassing approximately 188 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Eckington Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Close with total crimes: 6
  • Twyning Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Eckington?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Eckington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 140 crimes compared to 316.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Eckington recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Eckington had fewer crimes than the Wychavon average, with 124 crimes compared to 311. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Eckington recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Eckington Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Eckington has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 90.14 ranking 21th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Eckington crimes were 140. The crime rate of Eckington in 2024 was 742.31 (year) or 61.86 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Eckington were around 124 crimes with yearly crime rate of 657.48 (year) or 54.79 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Eckington)CrimesRank (Eckington)CrimesRank (Eckington)
Pershore74 31,034 21,161 1
Bengeworth81 11,075 1759 3
Evesham North75 2936 3876 2
Droitwich East47 4543 5662 4
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
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

Eckington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 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 Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 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 (7 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
September 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20258
September 20244
June 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Eckington in May 2025

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

1. The Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Burglary1
2. Twyning Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Mill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Russell Drive (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
6. Tewkesbury Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hill View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Motorway Service Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Granary (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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