Crime in Evesham: statistics, rates and trends
2,730 crimes were recorded in Evesham in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Evesham at a glance
- Crime trends in Evesham
- Types of crime in Evesham
- Evesham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Evesham
- Streets with the most crime in Evesham
- What happened after crimes were reported in Evesham
- Population and deprivation in Evesham
- Questions about crime in Evesham
- About this data
2,730 crimes were recorded in Evesham in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,043 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Evesham has the 433rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Evesham | Wychavon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,730 | 9,029 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.8 | 65.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 29,092 | 138,017 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Evesham was highest in the year to July 2019 (4,095 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,730). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,730 | 93.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,733 | 93.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,950 | 101.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,263 | 112.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,288 | 113.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,232 | 111.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,528 | 121.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 4,095 | 140.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,749 | 128.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 267 |
| June 2026 | 219 |
| May 2026 | 189 |
| April 2026 | 195 |
| March 2026 | 254 |
| February 2026 | 215 |
| January 2026 | 216 |
| December 2025 | 200 |
| November 2025 | 236 |
| October 2025 | 219 |
| September 2025 | 244 |
| August 2025 | 276 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Evesham over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in robbery (+67%) and drugs (+49%).
The largest falls were in other crime (-40%) and possession of weapons (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,043 | 35.9 | 1.05 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 447 | 15.4 | 1.00 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 246 | 8.5 | 1.02 | -22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 217 | 7.5 | 1.10 | +4% |
| Public order | 178 | 6.1 | 0.92 | -8% |
| Other theft | 146 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +13% |
| Burglary | 120 | 4.1 | 1.17 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 95 | 3.3 | 0.66 | -30% |
| Drugs | 91 | 3.1 | 0.96 | +49% |
| Robbery | 45 | 1.5 | 1.15 | +67% |
| Other crime | 44 | 1.5 | 0.72 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 0.8 | 0.85 | -38% |
| Bicycle theft | 18 | 0.6 | 0.75 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 16 | 0.5 | 0.33 | +23% |
Violence and sexual offences in Evesham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Evesham recorded 1,043 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 38.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Evesham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Evesham recorded 447 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 16.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Evesham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Evesham recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Evesham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Evesham recorded 217 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Evesham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Evesham recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Evesham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Evesham recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Evesham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Evesham recorded 120 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Evesham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Evesham recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Evesham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Evesham recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Evesham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Evesham recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Evesham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Evesham recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Evesham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Evesham recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Evesham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Evesham recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Evesham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Evesham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Evesham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Evesham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Evesham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pershore | 825 | 93.6 | -0% |
| Bidford-on-Avon | 421 | 55.7 | -41% |
| Winchcombe | 278 | 52.9 | -44% |
| Alcester | 570 | 91.6 | -2% |
| Bishop's Cleeve | 654 | 46.9 | -50% |
| Tewkesbury | 1,178 | 86.2 | -8% |
| Kempsey | 304 | 54.7 | -42% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 3,190 | 110.9 | +18% |
4 areas within Evesham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Evesham North had the highest rate (185.1 per 1,000) and Hampton the lowest (60.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evesham North | Neighbourhood | 6,774 | 1,254 | 185.1 |
| Evesham South | Neighbourhood | 7,500 | 576 | 76.8 |
| Bengeworth | Neighbourhood | 6,935 | 426 | 61.4 |
| Hampton | Neighbourhood | 7,883 | 474 | 60.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Evesham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 171 |
| On or near Supermarket | 125 |
| On or near Parking Area | 124 |
| On or near Nightclub | 83 |
| On or near A4184 | 60 |
| On or near Brick-Kiln Street | 60 |
| On or near Castle Street | 52 |
| On or near Cooper'S Lane | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Port Street | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Evesham over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,022 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 611 | 22.4% |
| Not recorded | 447 | 16.4% |
| Under investigation | 319 | 11.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 95 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 41 | 1.5% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.3% |
Evesham has an estimated population of 29,092. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Evesham sits in decile 6.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Evesham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.3% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 |
Is Evesham a safe place to live?
Evesham recorded 93.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Evesham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,043 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (447).
Is crime in Evesham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Evesham was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,730 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,733 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Evesham?
Evesham is policed by West Mercia. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Evesham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.