Crime in Fernhill Heath: statistics, rates and trends
210 crimes were recorded in Fernhill Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Fernhill Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Fernhill Heath
- Types of crime in Fernhill Heath
- Fernhill Heath compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Fernhill Heath
- Streets with the most crime in Fernhill Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Fernhill Heath
- Population and deprivation in Fernhill Heath
- Questions about crime in Fernhill Heath
- About this data
210 crimes were recorded in Fernhill Heath in the 12 months to July 2026, 41.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 81 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Fernhill Heath has the 1,286th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Fernhill Heath | Wychavon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 210 | 9,029 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.5 | 65.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,065 | 138,017 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Fernhill Heath was highest in the year to July 2018 (325 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (198). Over the whole period it fell 35%, 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 | 210 | 41.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 198 | 39.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 250 | 49.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 207 | 40.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 296 | 58.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 294 | 58.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 303 | 59.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 296 | 58.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 325 | 64.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 12 |
| June 2026 | 22 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 11 |
| November 2025 | 28 |
| October 2025 | 12 |
| September 2025 | 18 |
| August 2025 | 12 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Fernhill Heath 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 falls were in burglary (-55%) and anti-social behaviour (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 81 | 16.0 | 0.47 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 6.5 | 0.42 | -18% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.5 | 0.71 | +130% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 3.6 | 0.52 | +29% |
| Public order | 16 | 3.2 | 0.48 | +14% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -55% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.6 | 0.75 | +167% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.4 | 0.28 | +17% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.8 | 0.24 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.8 | 0.81 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.6 | 0.07 | -25% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.29 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Fernhill Heath
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Fernhill Heath recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Fernhill Heath
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Fernhill Heath recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Fernhill Heath
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Fernhill Heath recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 130% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Fernhill Heath
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Fernhill Heath recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Fernhill Heath
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Fernhill Heath recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Fernhill Heath
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Fernhill Heath recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Fernhill Heath
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Fernhill Heath recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Fernhill Heath
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Fernhill Heath recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Fernhill Heath
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Fernhill Heath recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Fernhill Heath
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Fernhill Heath recorded 4 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Fernhill Heath
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Fernhill Heath recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Fernhill Heath
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Fernhill Heath recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Fernhill Heath
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Fernhill Heath recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Fernhill Heath, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Fernhill Heath.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | 11,879 | 113.8 | +175% |
| Droitwich Spa | 1,867 | 76.4 | +84% |
| Kempsey | 304 | 54.7 | +32% |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 1,192 | 62.6 | +51% |
| Bromsgrove | 2,310 | 67.5 | +63% |
| Great Malvern | 2,469 | 71.5 | +73% |
| Pershore | 825 | 93.6 | +126% |
| Kidderminster | 5,629 | 99.8 | +141% |
1 areas within Fernhill Heath, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. North Claines & Salwarpe had the highest rate (46.7 per 1,000) and North Claines & Salwarpe the lowest (46.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Claines & Salwarpe | Neighbourhood | 8,312 | 388 | 46.7 |
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 Fernhill Heath over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Eastfield Close | 35 |
| On or near Ivy Crescent | 12 |
| On or near Sling Lane | 10 |
| On or near Kennels Lane | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 9 |
| On or near Pershore Lane | 9 |
| On or near Cresswell Close | 8 |
| On or near Drury Lane | 8 |
| On or near Smite Lane | 8 |
| On or near Telford Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Fernhill Heath 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 | 90 | 42.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 42 | 20.0% |
| Not recorded | 33 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 11 | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.8% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% |
Fernhill Heath has an estimated population of 5,065. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Fernhill Heath sits in decile 7.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Fernhill Heath |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.8% |
| Private rented homes | 8.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.5 |
Is Fernhill Heath a safe place to live?
Fernhill Heath recorded 41.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Fernhill Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (33).
Is crime in Fernhill Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Fernhill Heath was up 6% on the year before: 210 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 198 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Fernhill Heath?
Fernhill Heath 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 Fernhill Heath. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.