Updated April 20266 areas
Worcestershire Crime Rankings 2026
Malvern Hills is the safest area in Worcestershire with a crime rate of 54.7 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 73.6 compares to a UK average of 81.3.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: April 2026 • Updated monthly
Malvern Hills
Safest in Worcestershire
54.7 per 1k
Worcester
Highest Crime in Worcestershire
105.0 per 1k
81.3
UK Average
per 1k residents
6
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
Worcestershire's average crime rate of 73.6 per 1,000 residents is 7.7 below the UK average of 81.3.
Worcestershire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malvern Hills | 54.7 | -8.9% |
| 2 | Bromsgrove | 57.9 | -23.9% |
| 3 | Wychavon | 63.1 | -8.8% |
| 4 | Redditch | 79.0 | -30.6% |
| 5 | Wyre Forest | 82.0 | -23.3% |
| 6 | Worcester | 105.0 | -20.2% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Worcestershire? expand_more
Malvern Hills has the lowest crime rate in Worcestershire at 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Worcestershire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Worcestershire is 73.6 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.3.
Is crime improving in Worcestershire? expand_more
6 of 6 areas in Worcestershire recorded fewer crimes than the same period last year.
Data: Police.uk (OGL v3.0) · Population: ONS Census 2021 · Methodology