Crime Rate in Harvington and Norton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harvington and Norton

The total recorded crimes in Harvington and Norton, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harvington and Norton crime rate of 41.88 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 Harvington and Norton, encompassing approximately 429 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harvington and Norton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Evesham Road with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • King'S Lane with total crimes: 3

How safe is Harvington and Norton?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Harvington and Norton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 210 crimes compared to 316.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harvington and Norton recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Harvington and Norton had fewer crimes than the Wychavon average, with 223 crimes compared to 311. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harvington and Norton recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harvington and Norton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Harvington and Norton has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 41.88 ranking 18th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Harvington and Norton crimes were 210. The crime rate of Harvington and Norton in 2024 was 488.60 (year) or 40.72 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harvington and Norton were around 223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 518.85 (year) or 43.24 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harvington and Norton)CrimesRank (Harvington and Norton)CrimesRank (Harvington and Norton)
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
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

Harvington and Norton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Robbery was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20248
September 202410
August 20249
July 20248
June 20248
May 20249

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20253
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20241
August 20245
June 20246
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246

A total of 3 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
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Harvington and Norton in May 2025

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

1. Evesham Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. King'S Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. St Egwins Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Hughes Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Groves Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Church Walk (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
8. The Squires (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chadbury Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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