What is the crime rate in malvern hills?

As of February 2026, malvern hills has a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 residents, based on 362 recorded offences.

How does malvern hills rank nationally for crime?

malvern hills ranks #289 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in malvern hills?

The most common crime type in malvern hills is Violence and sexual offences with 138 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 38.1% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in malvern hills?

As of February 2026, malvern hills has a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 residents, based on 362 recorded offences.

How does malvern hills rank nationally for crime?

malvern hills ranks #289 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in malvern hills?

The most common crime type in malvern hills is Violence and sexual offences with 138 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 38.1% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: West Mercia Police Police

malvern hills Crime Intelligence Report

malvern hills recorded 362 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 residents. This places malvern hills at #289 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 14.0% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 1.4% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

362

trending_down -14.0% vs last month

Crime Rate

4.55per 1k

Low Risk

National Rank

#289of 331

By total crime volume

Worcestershire

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12-Month Crime Trend

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Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 8 Public order: 2	8
On or near Court Street Map	Shoplifting: 7 Other theft: 1 Public order: 1	7
On or near Roman Way Map	Shoplifting: 8 Drugs: 1	8
On or near Malvern Edge Court Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7
On or near Netherley Lane Map	Criminal damage and arson: 6	6
On or near Peachley Court Close Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Coverfield Map	Violence and sexual offences: 4 Other crime: 1	4
On or near The Beeches Map	Anti-social behaviour: 4	4
On or near Parking Area Map	Public order: 2 Criminal damage and arson: 2	2
On or near Summit Road Map	Other theft: 3	3

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

362 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

138

38.1%

Anti-social Behaviour

14.6%

Shoplifting

9.4%

Criminal Damage & Arson

7.2%

Burglary

6.9%

Other Theft

6.6%

Public Order

6.6%

Vehicle Crime

3.6%

Other Crime

2.8%

Drug Offences

1.4%

Robbery

1.4%

Weapons Possession

1.1%

Bicycle Theft

0.3%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

22 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Link	64	6.6
2	Pickersleigh	42	3.8
3	Upton and Hanley	31	22.4
4	Chase	26	3.1
5	Broadheath	25	0.6

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Martley	3	53.3
shield	Morton	3	0.2
shield	Woodbury	4	63.9
shield	Ripple	5	49.6
shield	Teme Valley	6	178.0

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -14.0%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +1.4%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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