Updated March 20266 areas
Worcestershire Crime Rankings 2026
Malvern Hills is the safest area in Worcestershire with a crime rate of 54.9 per 1,000 residents. The county average of 75.1 compares to a UK average of 81.5.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: March 2026 • Updated monthly
Malvern Hills
Safest in Worcestershire
54.9 per 1k
Worcester
Highest Crime in Worcestershire
106.8 per 1k
81.5
UK Average
per 1k residents
3
Areas Improving
vs same period last year
trending_down
Worcestershire's average crime rate of 75.1 per 1,000 residents is 6.4 below the UK average of 81.5.
Worcestershire Rankings
| Rank | City / Town | Rate (per 1k) | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Malvern Hills | 54.9 | -2.5% |
| 2 | Bromsgrove | 59.1 | -3.4% |
| 3 | Wychavon | 64.0 | -3.3% |
| 4 | Redditch | 81.3 | +8.7% |
| 5 | Wyre Forest | 84.5 | +5.9% |
| 6 | Worcester | 106.8 | +6.9% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the safest city in Worcestershire? expand_more
Malvern Hills has the lowest crime rate in Worcestershire at 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How does Worcestershire compare to the UK average? expand_more
The average crime rate across Worcestershire is 75.1 per 1,000 residents, compared to the UK average of 81.5.
Is crime improving in Worcestershire? expand_more
3 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