Droitwich Spa Crime Overview
Droitwich Spa is the second most dangerous small town in Worcestershire, and is the 38th most dangerous overall out of Worcestershire's 198 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Droitwich Spa in 2020 was 59 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Worcestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 4.9% lower than the Worcestershire rate of 61 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Droitwich Spa is the 339th most dangerous small town, and the 2,213rd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In February 2016, Droitwich Spa had the worst crime rate in Worcestershire for robbery, with 5 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.21 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Droitwich Spa are violence and sexual offences, with 663 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 27. This is 3.3% higher than 2019's figure of 641 offences and a difference of 0.91 from 2019's crime rate of 27. Droitwich Spa's least common crime is theft from the person, with 7 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 86% from 2019's figure of 13 crimes.
Compare Droitwich Spa to other towns and cities
See how Droitwich Spa shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Droitwich Spa and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Droitwich Spa Crime Map
Crime in Droitwich Spa Compared To Worcestershire
Summary of Crimes in Droitwich Spa This Year
| Droitwich Spa | Worcestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 556 | 23.00 | 13,049 | 21.90 | 4.8% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 19 | 0.79 | 590 | 0.99 | 25% safer |
| Burglary | 80 | 3.31 | 2,515 | 4.22 | 27% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 161 | 6.66 | 3,916 | 6.57 | 1.4% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 49 | 2.03 | 1,179 | 1.98 | 2.5% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 28 | 1.16 | 660 | 1.11 | 4.3% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 67 | 2.77 | 2,724 | 4.57 | 65% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 9 | 0.37 | 392 | 0.66 | 78% safer |
| Public Order | 94 | 3.89 | 2,622 | 4.40 | 13% safer |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.45 | 267 | 0.45 | 0% safer |
| Shoplifting | 156 | 6.45 | 2,906 | 4.88 | 24% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 7 | 0.29 | 204 | 0.34 | 17% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 72 | 2.98 | 2,035 | 3.42 | 15% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 663 | 27.42 | 16,603 | 27.87 | 1.6% safer |
Droitwich Spa Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warndon | 203 | 19.57 | 199% safer |
| Wythall | 382 | 30.99 | 89% safer |
| Bewdley | 422 | 44.89 | 30% safer |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 1,075 | 51.68 | 13% safer |
| Droitwich Spa | 1,416 | 58.56 | - |
| Pershore | 482 | 59.54 | 1.6% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Droitwich Spa
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Droitwich Spa
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Burglary | On or near Padgewell Hill | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Old Chawson Lane | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Teme Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Woodmans Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Augustine'S Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Augustine'S Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near George Baylis Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Ombersley Street East | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Ombersley Street East | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Acre Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Tower Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Alexander Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Alexander Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Vernon Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
Droitwich Spa Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 29 | 30 | 28 | 23 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.1 | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.79 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 9 | 10 | 7 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.3 | 0.87 | 1.2 | 2.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.2 | 0.87 | 1.3 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.29 | 0.54 | 0.87 | 0.37 | Safer |
| Public Order | 2.7 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.33 | 0.29 | 0.66 | 0.45 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 9 | 7 | 6 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.54 | 0.74 | 0.54 | 0.29 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 3.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 23 | 21 | 27 | 27 | Getting worse |
Changes In Droitwich Spa's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Droitwich Spa to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Droitwich Spa | 58.56 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 14% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 24% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 30% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 32% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 32% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 40% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 43% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 56% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 57% more dangerous |
Crime in Droitwich Spa's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Droitwich Spa Central | 375 | 63 | Third |
| Droitwich Spa East | 355 | 65 | Second |
| Droitwich Spa South | 259 | 35 | Fourth |
| Droitwich Spa West & North | 427 | 81 | First |
Droitwich Spa Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Droitwich Spa for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Droitwich Spa South (91) | Droitwich Spa East (197) |
| Bicycle Theft | Droitwich Spa West & North (1) | Droitwich Spa Central (12) |
| Burglary | Droitwich Spa South (10) | Droitwich Spa West & North (28) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Droitwich Spa South (27) | Droitwich Spa Central (50) |
| Drugs | Droitwich Spa South (7) | Droitwich Spa East (16) |
| Other Crime | Droitwich Spa East (5) | Droitwich Spa Central (9) |
| Other Theft | Droitwich Spa South (10) | Droitwich Spa West & North (20) |
| Possession of Weapons | Droitwich Spa South (2) | Droitwich Spa East (5) |
| Public Order | Droitwich Spa South (11) | Droitwich Spa East (35) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Droitwich Spa South (1) | Droitwich Spa West & North (5) |
| Shoplifting | Droitwich Spa South (13) | Droitwich Spa West & North (54) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Droitwich Spa South (1) | Droitwich Spa East (3) |
| Vehicle Crime | Droitwich Spa Central (11) | Droitwich Spa East (20) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Droitwich Spa South (146) | Droitwich Spa West & North (215) |
Crime in Droitwich Spa During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Droitwich Spa change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Droitwich Spa saw a 700% increase in drugs. Droitwich Spa saw a large fall in bicycle theft during October, when it fell by 83% compared to October in 2019. Other Theft saw a fall in every month of Droitwich Spa's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +12% | +191% | +99% | +36% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bicycle Theft | +100% | - | - | - | +100% | - | +600% | -83% | - | - |
| Burglary | -43% | -14% | -50% | -80% | +600% | -33% | -43% | +60% | -14% | +300% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +45% | -31% | -43% | -24% | - | -8% | +18% | -23% | +100% | -36% |
| Drugs | - | +20% | +700% | +300% | - | +100% | - | -25% | +33% | +500% |
| Other Crime | +100% | +50% | - | - | +200% | -50% | -50% | +100% | +33% | -50% |
| Other Theft | -33% | -60% | -14% | - | -53% | -22% | -56% | -25% | -56% | -64% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | -75% | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - |
| Public Order | -47% | -25% | - | -21% | +40% | -65% | +100% | - | +333% | -50% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | +13% | -30% | -74% | -62% | -56% | +62% | -43% | +145% | +38% | -29% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | -17% | - | - | -81% | -50% | -77% | +67% | -60% | +50% | -44% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -6% | -28% | +16% | - | +12% | +46% | +8% | -22% | +4% | +29% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Droitwich Spa
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Droitwich Spa's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021