Crime Rate in Hartlebury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartlebury

The total recorded crimes in Hartlebury, Wychavon, UK in March 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartlebury crime rate of 58.06 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 Hartlebury, encompassing approximately 413 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Hartlebury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Worcester Road with total crimes: 2
  • Groves Way with total crimes: 2
  • Woodlands Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hartlebury?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Hartlebury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 258 crimes compared to 316.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Hartlebury witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hartlebury had fewer crimes than the Wychavon average, with 262 crimes compared to 311. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Hartlebury witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hartlebury Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hartlebury has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 58.06 ranking 13th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Hartlebury crimes were 258. The crime rate of Hartlebury in 2024 was 624.09 (year) or 52.01 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hartlebury were around 262 crimes with yearly crime rate of 633.77 (year) or 52.81 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wychavon)CrimesRank (Wychavon)CrimesRank (Wychavon)
Pershore68 31,034 21,161 1
Bengeworth90 11,075 1759 3
Evesham North68 2936 3876 2
Droitwich East47 5543 5662 4
Droitwich West55 4586 4514 6
Little Hampton33 8465 7585 5
Lovett and North Claines29 11514 6424 7
Droitwich South West44 6364 8354 9
Upton Snodsbury35 7278 13275 11
Drakes Broughton14 24339 10378 8
Evesham South31 9347 9353 10
Great Hampton29 10295 11267 12
Norton and Whittington26 12285 12266 13
Pinvin21 14239 16213 18
Broadway and Wickhamford16 20191 19261 15
Droitwich South East19 16244 15129 25
Badsey20 15146 23158 22
The Littletons17 19214 17225 16
Harvington and Norton18 18210 18223 17
Eckington18 17140 25124 26
Droitwich Central13 25183 22212 19
Inkberrow16 21184 21209 20
Dodderhill15 22187 20143 24
Honeybourne and Pebworth10 27141 24197 21
Bretforton and Offenham8 29118 28148 23
Fladbury15 2395 3078 32
Elmley Castle and Somerville8 30126 26117 27
Bowbrook11 26106 2990 31
Ombersley7 32122 2790 30
South Bredon Hill9 2866 32108 28
Bredon7 3194 3195 29

Hartlebury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 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 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 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 Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247
April 20247

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Hartlebury in March 2025

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

1. Old Worcester Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Groves Way (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Woodlands Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Summerway Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Stoney Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Beech Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Pleck Gardens (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Elmfield Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Groves Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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