Crime Rate in Little Hampton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Little Hampton

The total recorded crimes in Little Hampton, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Little Hampton crime rate of 4.53 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Little Hampton Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Richards Road with total crimes: 10
  • Christ Church Way with total crimes: 5
  • Capriole Place with total crimes: 5

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 areas in the Wychavon.

    • 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 areas in the Wychavon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Little Hampton has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 4.53 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Little Hampton)CrimesRank (Little Hampton)CrimesRank (Little Hampton)
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
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
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

Little Hampton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 20256
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202515
March 202513
February 202510
January 202517
December 202414
November 20246
October 202412
September 202416
August 20246
July 202415
June 202430
May 20244

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
November 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 202413
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 202410
May 202414

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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

High Crime Locations Little Hampton in May 2025

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

1. St Richards Road (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery2
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Christ Church Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Capriole Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Snaffle Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Corn Mill Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Fountain Court (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Catherines Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St James Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. St Philips Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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