Crime Rate in Evesham South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Evesham South

The total recorded crimes in Evesham South, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Evesham South crime rate of 2.98 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 Evesham South, encompassing approximately 8,729 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Evesham South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spinney Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Durcott Road with total crimes: 3
  • Four Pools Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Evesham South?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Evesham South reported a higher crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 347 crimes compared to 316. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Evesham South witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Evesham South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wychavon average, with 353 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Evesham South witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wychavon, Evesham South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Evesham South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Evesham South has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 2.98 ranking 12th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Evesham South crimes were 347. The crime rate of Evesham South in 2024 was 39.75 (year) or 3.31 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Evesham South were around 353 crimes with yearly crime rate of 40.44 (year) or 3.37 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Evesham South)CrimesRank (Evesham South)CrimesRank (Evesham South)
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
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
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

Evesham South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20243
August 20244
July 202416
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202510
March 202511
February 202511
January 20255
December 202412
November 20244
October 20248
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 202426
May 202410

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20246
November 20245
October 20243
September 20247
August 202414
June 20244

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Evesham South in May 2025

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

1. Spinney Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
2. Durcott Road (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Four Pools Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Holmwood Gardens (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barnards Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Charles Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cooper'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Masters Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Ash Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Forest Gate (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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