Crime Rate in Elmley Castle and Somerville: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Elmley Castle and Somerville

The total recorded crimes in Elmley Castle and Somerville, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Elmley Castle and Somerville crime rate of 82.10 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 Elmley Castle and Somerville, encompassing approximately 121 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Elmley Castle and Somerville Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bevans Lane with total crimes: 4
  • The Yard with total crimes: 1
  • Bridge Meadow Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Elmley Castle and Somerville?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Elmley Castle and Somerville demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 126 crimes compared to 316.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Elmley Castle and Somerville recorded fewer crimes than 25 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Elmley Castle and Somerville had fewer crimes than the Wychavon average, with 117 crimes compared to 311. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Elmley Castle and Somerville recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Elmley Castle and Somerville Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Elmley Castle and Somerville has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 82.10 ranking 28th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Elmley Castle and Somerville crimes were 126. The crime rate of Elmley Castle and Somerville in 2024 was 1034.48 (year) or 86.21 (month) ranking it 26 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Elmley Castle and Somerville were around 117 crimes with yearly crime rate of 960.59 (year) or 80.05 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Elmley Castle and Somerville)CrimesRank (Elmley Castle and Somerville)CrimesRank (Elmley Castle and Somerville)
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
Eckington17 21140 25124 26
Badsey10 30146 23158 22
Bretforton and Offenham10 29118 28148 23
Bowbrook14 24106 2990 31
Fladbury12 2695 3078 32
Ombersley10 27122 2790 30
South Bredon Hill6 3166 32108 28
Bredon5 3294 3195 29

Elmley Castle and Somerville Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime 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 Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20253
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20242
July 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Elmley Castle and Somerville in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Elmley Castle and Somerville postcode area is presented below.

1. Bevans Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. The Yard (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Bridge Meadow Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
4. Cheltenham Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Blind Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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