Evesham is the second most dangerous medium-sized town in Worcestershire, and is the 21st most dangerous overall out of Worcestershire's 195 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Evesham in 2021 was 79 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Worcestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 18% higher than the Worcestershire rate of 65 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Evesham is the 95th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 1,136th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2019, Evesham had the worst crime rate in Worcestershire for burglary, with 44 crimes reported and a crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 inhabitants. January 2019 was also a bad month for Evesham residents, when it was Worcestershire's most dangerous area for shoplifting, recording 73 crimes at a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents. Evesham recorded 7 reports of robbery during June 2018, making its crime rate of 0.25 the worst for robbery in Worcestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Evesham are violence and sexual offences, with 1,040 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 37. This is 8% higher than 2020's figure of 959 offences and a difference of 2.86 from 2020's crime rate of 34. Evesham's least common crime is bicycle theft, with 18 offences recorded in 2021, a decrease of 67% from 2020's figure of 30 crimes.
Second Most Dangerous
Medium-Sized Towns, Worcestershire
13% lower, regional crime rate
West Midlands
3.3% higher, national crime rate
England, Wales & NI
As of 2022, the crime rate in Evesham is 13% lower than the West Midlands and 3.3% higher than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Evesham represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 79 | 2,240 |
| 2020 | 74 | 2,105 |
| 2019 | 100 | 2,827 |
| 2018 | 89 | 2,523 |
| 2017 | 82 | 2,325 |
| 2016 | 71 | 2,001 |
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| Evesham | Worcestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,131 | 39.93 | 20,653 | 34.67 | 13% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 18 | 0.64 | 293 | 0.49 | 23% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 101 | 3.57 | 2,268 | 3.81 | 7% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 222 | 7.84 | 3,936 | 6.61 | 16% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 84 | 2.97 | 1,125 | 1.89 | 36% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 40 | 1.41 | 695 | 1.17 | 17% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 178 | 6.28 | 3,129 | 5.25 | 16% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 35 | 1.24 | 415 | 0.70 | 44% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 216 | 7.62 | 3,451 | 5.79 | 24% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.67 | 257 | 0.43 | 36% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 194 | 6.85 | 2,809 | 4.71 | 31% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 18 | 0.64 | 231 | 0.39 | 39% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 75 | 2.65 | 2,139 | 3.59 | 35% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,040 | 36.71 | 18,049 | 30.29 | 17% more dangerous |
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove | 2,481 | 58.20 | 36% safer |
| Malvern | 2,086 | 67.15 | 18% safer |
| Evesham | 2,240 | 79.07 | - |
| Kidderminster | 4,819 | 83.19 | 5.0% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Possession of weapons | On or near Nightclub | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Martin Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Littleworth Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Maple Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Fairfield Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Mortimers Quay | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Laurel Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near The Link | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Corn Mill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Burglary | On or near Fairfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Fountain Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Summerfield Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Badsey Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Martin Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Abbey Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 47 | 38 | 26 | 40 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.64 | Safer |
| Burglary | 9 | 10 | 3.9 | 3.6 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.85 | 0.92 | 1.5 | 1.4 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.85 | 0.74 | 0.88 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 3.5 | 6 | 4.8 | 8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 1.1 | 0.81 | 0.67 | 0.67 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 14 | 8 | 7 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.32 | 0.64 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 6 | 3.4 | 2.6 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 33 | 38 | 34 | 37 | Getting worse |
We only display green spaces in Evesham that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2021.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Park | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 3.5 |
| Corporation Meadow | 4 | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 3.2 |
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.08 | 18% safer |
| Evesham | 79.07 | - |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 4.1% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 12% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 13% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 23% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 29% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 36% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 39% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 40% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 48% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evesham Central | 1,021 | 152 | First |
| Evesham East | 372 | 43 | Fourth |
| Evesham North & Hampton | 424 | 62 | Third |
| Evesham South | 423 | 69 | Second |
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Evesham East (202) | Evesham Central (527) |
| Bicycle Theft | Evesham East (2) | Evesham South (7) |
| Burglary | Evesham South (14) | Evesham Central (38) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Evesham South (34) | Evesham Central (101) |
| Drugs | Evesham North & Hampton (6) | Evesham Central (54) |
| Other Crime | Evesham South (4) | Evesham Central (13) |
| Other Theft | Evesham East (35) | Evesham Central (81) |
| Possession of Weapons | Evesham East (3) | Evesham Central (19) |
| Public Order | Evesham East (25) | Evesham Central (114) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Evesham North & Hampton (1) | Evesham Central (13) |
| Shoplifting | Evesham East (20) | Evesham Central (69) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Evesham East (1) | Evesham Central (10) |
| Vehicle Crime | Evesham East (19) | Evesham Central (22) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Evesham East (160) | Evesham Central (480) |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Evesham change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in May, when Evesham saw a 550% increase in drugs. Evesham saw a large fall in burglary during April, when it fell by 84% compared to April in 2019. Evesham saw consistent falls in the crime rate of several types of crime during every month of its Coronavirus lockdown, including criminal damage and arson, public order, and shoplifting.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -8% | +118% | +70% | +46% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Bicycle Theft | -33% | -25% | - | - | -33% | +100% | - | +75% | - | -80% |
| Burglary | -75% | -84% | -78% | -45% | -38% | -71% | -38% | -17% | -55% | -65% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -5% | -46% | -33% | -50% | -59% | +10% | -40% | -21% | -37% | -60% |
| Drugs | -36% | +100% | +550% | +20% | +71% | +33% | -50% | -77% | +38% | -17% |
| Other Crime | - | +200% | - | - | -50% | +150% | - | +67% | +300% | - |
| Other Theft | +13% | -8% | -11% | -44% | -7% | -29% | -45% | +7% | -55% | -17% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | -60% | +300% | +100% | +200% | - | - | -80% | - | - |
| Public Order | -53% | -53% | -14% | -15% | -7% | -42% | -58% | - | -7% | -71% |
| Robbery | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | -75% | -50% | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -38% | -58% | -41% | -23% | - | -41% | -28% | -48% | -61% | -66% |
| Theft From the Person | - | -33% | - | - | - | -33% | -50% | - | -83% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +9% | -73% | -63% | - | -23% | +9% | -53% | -53% | -18% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +11% | -8% | -10% | -17% | +1% | +22% | -24% | -39% | -14% | -33% |
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