Crime in Malvern Hills: statistics, rates and trends
4,666 crimes were recorded in Malvern Hills in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Malvern Hills at a glance
- Crime trends in Malvern Hills
- Types of crime in Malvern Hills
- Malvern Hills compared with nearby districts
- Areas within Malvern Hills
- Streets with the most crime in Malvern Hills
- What happened after crimes were reported in Malvern Hills
- Demographics of Malvern Hills
- Fly-tipping in Malvern Hills
- Questions about crime in Malvern Hills
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,866), anti-social behaviour (594) and shoplifting (451) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 275th of the 302 districts covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Malvern Hills | Worcestershire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,666 | 48,472 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.1 | 78.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 83,227 | 621,360 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Malvern Hills peaked in the year to August 2020 (6,448 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (4,532). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,666 | 56.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,610 | 55.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,532 | 54.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 5,381 | 64.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 5,722 | 68.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 6,380 | 76.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 6,448 | 77.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 5,808 | 69.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 5,802 | 69.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 445 |
| July 2026 | 477 |
| June 2026 | 398 |
| May 2026 | 335 |
| April 2026 | 370 |
| March 2026 | 392 |
| February 2026 | 347 |
| January 2026 | 384 |
| December 2025 | 380 |
| November 2025 | 390 |
| October 2025 | 390 |
| September 2025 | 358 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (77% below) and robbery (76% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 287 to 345 and shoplifting rose from 386 to 451, while anti-social behaviour fell from 737 to 594 and public order fell from 325 to 268.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,866 | 22.4 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 594 | 7.1 | 15.4 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 451 | 5.4 | 8.5 | +17% |
| Other theft | 367 | 4.4 | 6.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 348 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Burglary | 345 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Public order | 268 | 3.2 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 152 | 1.8 | 5.0 | -13% |
| Other crime | 113 | 1.4 | 2.1 | -4% |
| Drugs | 64 | 0.8 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 45 | 0.5 | 1.0 | -8% |
| Robbery | 27 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 14 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest districts has a higher crime rate than Malvern Hills.
| District | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Malvern Hills |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 11,999 | 112.5 | +101% |
| Wychavon | 8,971 | 65.0 | +16% |
| Wyre Forest | 8,977 | 86.4 | +54% |
| Herefordshire, County of | 11,739 | 61.4 | +10% |
| Bromsgrove | 6,174 | 60.7 | +8% |
| Redditch | 7,685 | 87.5 | +56% |
| Dudley | 26,676 | 80.4 | +43% |
| Stratford-on-Avon | 9,445 | 64.6 | +15% |
Of the 30 areas within Malvern Hills, Pickersleigh had the highest crime rate (106.3 per 1,000) and Longdon the lowest (24.3), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pickersleigh | Neighbourhood | 3,501 | 372 | 106.3 |
| Link | Neighbourhood | 6,392 | 658 | 102.9 |
| Upton & Ripple | Neighbourhood | 4,542 | 392 | 86.3 |
| Great Malvern | Neighbourhood | 4,541 | 365 | 80.4 |
| Great Malvern | Town | 34,519 | 2,477 | 71.8 |
| Barnards Green | Neighbourhood | 9,645 | 636 | 65.9 |
| Upper Howsell | Neighbourhood | 1,937 | 127 | 65.6 |
| Hanley Swan | Town | 1,730 | 109 | 63.0 |
| Ryall | Town | 1,915 | 117 | 61.1 |
| Tenbury Wells | Town | 3,710 | 216 | 58.2 |
| Kempsey | Town | 5,554 | 297 | 53.5 |
| Tenbury | Neighbourhood | 4,119 | 202 | 49.0 |
| Martley | Neighbourhood | 1,984 | 93 | 46.9 |
| Malvern Wells | Town | 1,500 | 68 | 45.3 |
| Baldwin | Neighbourhood | 6,854 | 310 | 45.2 |
| Powick & the Hanleys | Neighbourhood | 6,105 | 276 | 45.2 |
| Upton upon Severn | Town | 996 | 44 | 44.2 |
| West | Neighbourhood | 6,882 | 286 | 41.6 |
| Collett's Green | Town | 1,966 | 72 | 36.6 |
| Welland | Town | 2,599 | 95 | 36.6 |
| Castlemorton, Welland & Wells | Neighbourhood | 5,720 | 196 | 34.3 |
| Rushwick | Town | 3,094 | 103 | 33.3 |
| Hallow | Town | 2,333 | 75 | 32.1 |
| Hallow & Holt | Neighbourhood | 2,333 | 75 | 32.1 |
| Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick | Neighbourhood | 6,939 | 220 | 31.7 |
| Callow End | Town | 1,341 | 40 | 29.8 |
| Lower Broadheath | Town | 1,682 | 49 | 29.1 |
| Broadheath | Neighbourhood | 1,682 | 49 | 29.1 |
| Lindridge | Neighbourhood | 2,271 | 58 | 25.5 |
| Longdon | Neighbourhood | 2,226 | 54 | 24.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 21% of the crime recorded in Malvern Hills over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (230).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 230 |
| On or near Supermarket | 158 |
| On or near Roman Way | 107 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 106 |
| On or near Court Street | 99 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 72 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 65 |
| On or near Langland Close | 53 |
| On or near Main Road | 38 |
| On or near The Haysfield | 38 |
Of the 4,072 crimes in Malvern Hills with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 594 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,673 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,026 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 675 | 16.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 229 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 211 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 81 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 58 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 31 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 29 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Malvern Hills has an estimated population of 83,227 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), fewer households without a car (12%, against 23%) and more retired residents (31%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Malvern Hills average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Malvern Hills | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 2.0% | 10.1% (England) |
298 fly-tipping incidents were recorded in Malvern Hills in 2024/25 (3.6 per 1,000 residents, against 21.1 across the councils in England that count all incidents), according to the council's return to Defra. Fly-tipping is not in the police figures on this page: fly-tipping in Malvern Hills has the council's figures by place, type of waste and size, and its enforcement actions and fines.
Is Malvern Hills a safe place to live?
Malvern Hills recorded 56.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 275th of the 302 districts on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Malvern Hills?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,866 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (594).
Is crime in Malvern Hills going up or down?
Recorded crime in Malvern Hills was up 1% on the year before: 4,666 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,610 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Malvern Hills?
About 83,227 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Malvern Hills?
Malvern Hills is policed by West Mercia.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.