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 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 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
Crime in Evesham Compared To Worcestershire
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 |
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 |
Crime Over Time in Evesham
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Evesham
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Sports/Recreation Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Andrew Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Robbery | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Mortimers Quay | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Eastwick Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Mill Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Albert Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Corn Mill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Corn Mill Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Drakes Lea | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Fountain Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Princess Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Princess Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Castle Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Castle Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Castle Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Castle Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Henry Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near St Richards Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near St Richards Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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
Offences in Evesham's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Evesham that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| 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 |
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: 31 Dec 2021