Crime Rate in Hartlebury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hartlebury

The total recorded crimes in Hartlebury, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hartlebury crime rate of 50.80 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Hartlebury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Narroway Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Groves Way 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 areas in the Wychavon.

    • 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 areas in the Wychavon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Hartlebury has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 50.80 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hartlebury)CrimesRank (Hartlebury)CrimesRank (Hartlebury)
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
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

Hartlebury 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 (2 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 Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
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 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20255
March 20259
February 202512
January 20254
December 20245
November 20245
October 202412
September 202411
August 20248
July 202410
June 202414
May 20247

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20257
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Hartlebury in May 2025

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

1. Narroway Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Groves Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Chadwick Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Stourport Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Old Worcester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Groves Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ashdene Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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