Evesham Crime Overview
Evesham is the second most dangerous medium-sized town in Worcestershire, and is the 22nd most dangerous overall out of Worcestershire's 198 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Evesham in 2020 was 74 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares poorly to Worcestershire's overall crime rate, coming in 17% higher than the Worcestershire rate of 61 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Evesham is the 97th most dangerous medium-sized town, and the 1,216th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In September 2020, Evesham had the worst crime rate in Worcestershire for possession of weapons, with 4 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.14 per 1,000 inhabitants. April 2020 was also a bad month for Evesham residents, when it was Worcestershire's most dangerous area for robbery, recording 2 crimes at a rate of 0.07 per 1,000 residents. Evesham recorded 44 reports of burglary during April 2019, making its crime rate of 1.6 the worst for burglary in Worcestershire that month.
The most common crimes in Evesham are violence and sexual offences, with 959 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 34. This is 11% lower than 2019's figure of 1,067 offences and a difference of 3.82 from 2019's crime rate of 38. Evesham's least common crime is theft from the person, with 9 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 233% from 2019's figure of 30 crimes.
Compare Evesham to other towns and cities
See how Evesham shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Evesham and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Evesham Crime Map
Summary of Crimes in Evesham This Year
| Evesham | Worcestershire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 743 | 26.23 | 13,049 | 21.90 | 17% more dangerous |
| Bicycle Theft | 30 | 1.06 | 590 | 0.99 | 7% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 111 | 3.92 | 2,515 | 4.22 | 8% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 200 | 7.06 | 3,916 | 6.57 | 7% more dangerous |
| Drugs | 88 | 3.11 | 1,179 | 1.98 | 36% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 43 | 1.52 | 660 | 1.11 | 27% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 173 | 6.11 | 2,724 | 4.57 | 25% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 25 | 0.88 | 392 | 0.66 | 25% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 137 | 4.84 | 2,622 | 4.40 | 9% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.67 | 267 | 0.45 | 33% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 215 | 7.59 | 2,906 | 4.88 | 36% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 9 | 0.32 | 204 | 0.34 | 6% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 96 | 3.39 | 2,035 | 3.42 | 0.88% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 959 | 33.85 | 16,603 | 27.87 | 18% more dangerous |
Crime in Evesham Compared To Worcestershire
Evesham Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove | 2,403 | 56.37 | 32% safer |
| Malvern | 2,078 | 66.89 | 11% safer |
| Evesham | 2,105 | 74.31 | - |
| Kidderminster | 4,695 | 81.05 | 8% more dangerous |
Evesham Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 46 | 47 | 38 | 26 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.1 | Safer |
| Burglary | 6 | 9 | 10 | 3.9 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.4 | 0.85 | 0.92 | 1.5 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.28 | 0.85 | 0.74 | 0.88 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 5 | 3.5 | 6 | 4.8 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.39 | 1.1 | 0.81 | 0.67 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 14 | 14 | 8 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.32 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 32 | 33 | 38 | 34 | Safer |
Changes In Evesham's Crime Rates Over Time
Comparing Evesham to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Barnet | 67.71 | 10% safer |
| Evesham | 74.31 | - |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 4.0% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 11% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 13% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 14% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 24% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 28% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 31% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 44% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 46% more dangerous |
Crime in Evesham's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evesham Central | 965 | 144 | First |
| Evesham East | 355 | 41 | Fourth |
| Evesham North & Hampton | 396 | 58 | Third |
| Evesham South | 389 | 64 | Second |
Evesham Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Evesham for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Evesham East (124) | Evesham Central (375) |
| Bicycle Theft | Evesham East (1) | Evesham Central (16) |
| Burglary | Evesham South (14) | Evesham Central (44) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Evesham East (33) | Evesham Central (96) |
| Drugs | Evesham East (9) | Evesham Central (59) |
| Other Crime | Evesham South (3) | Evesham Central (20) |
| Other Theft | Evesham East (38) | Evesham Central (55) |
| Possession of Weapons | Evesham East (3) | Evesham Central (13) |
| Public Order | Evesham East (22) | Evesham Central (75) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Evesham South (2) | Evesham Central (9) |
| Shoplifting | Evesham East (19) | Evesham North & Hampton (78) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Evesham South (2) | Evesham Central (4) |
| Vehicle Crime | Evesham North & Hampton (17) | Evesham South (29) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Evesham East (158) | Evesham Central (479) |
Crime in Evesham During Coronavirus Lockdowns
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% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Evesham
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Evesham's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 01 Apr 2021