Crime Rate in Little Hampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Hampton

The total recorded crimes in Little Hampton, Wychavon, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Hampton crime rate of 3.47 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 Little Hampton, encompassing approximately 9,499 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Little Hampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Fountain Court with total crimes: 3

How safe is Little Hampton?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Little Hampton reported a higher crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 465 crimes compared to 316. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Little Hampton witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 31 other cities.

    • In 2023, Little Hampton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wychavon average, with 585 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Little Hampton witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 31 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Little Hampton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Little Hampton has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 3.47 ranking 8th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Little Hampton crimes were 465. The crime rate of Little Hampton in 2024 was 48.95 (year) or 4.08 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Little Hampton were around 585 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.58 (year) or 5.13 (month) ranking 5 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
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
Hartlebury24 13258 14262 14
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

Little Hampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 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 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202510
January 202517
December 202414
November 20246
October 202412
September 202416
August 20246
July 202415
June 202430
May 20244
April 202417

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 202414
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 202424
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 202413
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 202414
April 20246

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Little Hampton in March 2025

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

1. St James Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Fountain Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Corn Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Fairfield Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Coldicott Gardens (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. St Wulstans Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Blackberry Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Thistledown (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Celandine Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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