Crime Rate in Ombersley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ombersley

The total recorded crimes in Ombersley, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ombersley crime rate of 137.93 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 Ombersley, encompassing approximately 72 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ombersley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parsonage Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1
  • Oakfield Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Ombersley?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Ombersley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 122 crimes compared to 316.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ombersley recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Ombersley had fewer crimes than the Wychavon average, with 90 crimes compared to 311. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Ombersley recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ombersley Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ombersley has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 137.93 ranking 27th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Ombersley crimes were 122. The crime rate of Ombersley in 2024 was 1682.76 (year) or 140.23 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ombersley were around 90 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1241.38 (year) or 103.45 (month) ranking 30 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ombersley)CrimesRank (Ombersley)CrimesRank (Ombersley)
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
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
South Bredon Hill6 3166 32108 28
Bredon5 3294 3195 29

Ombersley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Other theft dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

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

December 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 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 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 20 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 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ombersley in May 2025

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

1. Parsonage Lane (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
3. Oakfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Woodhall Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Woodhall Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Doverdale Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Woodfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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