Crime Rate in Pershore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pershore

The total recorded crimes in Pershore, Wychavon, UK in May 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pershore crime rate of 10.08 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 Pershore, encompassing approximately 7,339 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (17.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pershore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walcot Lane with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lunns Yard with total crimes: 5

How safe is Pershore?

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

  • Relative to Wychavon:

    • In 2024, Pershore reported a higher crime volume than the Wychavon average, with 1,034 crimes compared to 316. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pershore witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

    • In 2023, Pershore experienced a greater number of crimes than the Wychavon average, with 1,161 crimes compared to 311. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pershore witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 31 other areas in the Wychavon.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pershore Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pershore has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 10.08 ranking 3th out of 31 in the Wychavon, UK

In 2024, the total Pershore crimes were 1,034. The crime rate of Pershore in 2024 was 140.87 (year) or 11.74 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Wychavon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pershore were around 1,161 crimes with yearly crime rate of 158.18 (year) or 13.18 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Wychavon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pershore)CrimesRank (Pershore)CrimesRank (Pershore)
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
Ombersley10 27122 2790 30
South Bredon Hill6 3166 32108 28
Bredon5 3294 3195 29

Pershore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 348 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202529
March 202522
February 202521
January 202513
December 202428
November 202432
October 202421
September 202419
August 202431
July 202417
June 202458
May 202423

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20246
November 20244
October 20244
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 202414
May 202411

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 202511
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20245
July 202410
June 202412
May 202414

A total of 165 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 202513
March 202512
February 20254
January 20253
December 20246
November 202410
October 20248
September 202424
August 202420
July 202414
June 202418
May 202428

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 202410
November 20245
October 20247
September 202414
August 202417
July 202415
June 202426
May 202423

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20259
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202414
May 20248

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20258
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20249
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
June 20242

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241

High Crime Locations Pershore in May 2025

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

1. Walcot Lane (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. High Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
3. Lunns Yard (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Barley Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Police Station (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Orchard Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
9. Aintree Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Honeysuckle Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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