Crime in Evesham: statistics, rates and trends
2,699 crimes were recorded in Evesham in the 12 months to August 2026, 92.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,036), anti-social behaviour (446) and shoplifting (219) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 432nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Evesham | Wychavon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,699 | 8,971 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.8 | 65.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 29,092 | 138,017 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Evesham of any year here (2,699 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,699 | 92.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,777 | 95.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,924 | 100.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,273 | 112.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,273 | 112.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,151 | 108.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,568 | 122.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,995 | 137.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,789 | 130.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 245 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (26% below) and other crime (25% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 58 to 94 and burglary rose from 100 to 120, while other crime fell from 70 to 46 and shoplifting fell from 320 to 219.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,036 | 35.6 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 446 | 15.3 | 15.4 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 219 | 7.5 | 8.5 | -32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 209 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Public order | 176 | 6.0 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 146 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +12% |
| Burglary | 120 | 4.1 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Vehicle crime | 107 | 3.7 | 5.0 | -25% |
| Drugs | 94 | 3.2 | 3.3 | +62% |
| Other crime | 46 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -34% |
| Robbery | 40 | 1.4 | 1.4 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 0.9 | 1.0 | -30% |
| Bicycle theft | 19 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 15 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Evesham; the highest is Worcester (114.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Kempsey (53.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Evesham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pershore | 816 | 92.6 | 0% |
| Bidford-on-Avon | 409 | 54.1 | -42% |
| Alcester | 590 | 94.8 | +2% |
| Kempsey | 297 | 53.5 | -42% |
| Stratford-upon-Avon | 3,246 | 112.9 | +22% |
| Studley | 413 | 65.1 | -30% |
| Shipston-on-Stour | 380 | 58.5 | -37% |
| Worcester | 11,934 | 114.4 | +23% |
Of the 4 areas within Evesham, Evesham North had the highest crime rate (180.4 per 1,000) and Hampton the lowest (57.6), 3 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evesham North | Neighbourhood | 6,774 | 1,222 | 180.4 |
| Evesham South | Neighbourhood | 7,500 | 577 | 76.9 |
| Bengeworth | Neighbourhood | 6,935 | 446 | 64.3 |
| Hampton | Neighbourhood | 7,883 | 454 | 57.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 28% of the crime recorded in Evesham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Shopping Area” (156).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Shopping Area | 156 |
| On or near Parking Area | 118 |
| On or near Supermarket | 117 |
| On or near Nightclub | 77 |
| On or near Brick-Kiln Street | 62 |
| On or near A4184 | 60 |
| On or near Castle Street | 48 |
| On or near Port Street | 42 |
| On or near St Richards Road | 38 |
| On or near Cooper'S Lane | 37 |
Of the 2,253 crimes in Evesham with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 446 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,025 | 45.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 586 | 26.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 310 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 106 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Evesham has an estimated population of 29,092 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (17%, against 23%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (26%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Evesham average decile 6.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Evesham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Evesham a safe place to live?
Evesham recorded 92.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 432nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Evesham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,036 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (446).
Is crime in Evesham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Evesham was down 3% on the year before: 2,699 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,777 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Evesham?
About 29,092 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Evesham?
Evesham 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.