Crime in Great Malvern: statistics, rates and trends
2,469 crimes were recorded in Great Malvern in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Great Malvern at a glance
- Crime trends in Great Malvern
- Types of crime in Great Malvern
- Great Malvern compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Great Malvern
- Streets with the most crime in Great Malvern
- What happened after crimes were reported in Great Malvern
- Population and deprivation in Great Malvern
- Questions about crime in Great Malvern
- About this data
2,469 crimes were recorded in Great Malvern in the 12 months to July 2026, 71.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 936 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Great Malvern has the 762nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Great Malvern | Malvern Hills | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,469 | 4,676 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.5 | 56.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 34,519 | 83,227 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Great Malvern was highest in the year to July 2020 (3,710 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,469). 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 | 2,469 | 71.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,541 | 73.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,626 | 76.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,174 | 91.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,393 | 98.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 3,617 | 104.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,710 | 107.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,519 | 101.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,363 | 97.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 249 |
| June 2026 | 194 |
| May 2026 | 180 |
| April 2026 | 207 |
| March 2026 | 205 |
| February 2026 | 177 |
| January 2026 | 171 |
| December 2025 | 215 |
| November 2025 | 212 |
| October 2025 | 210 |
| September 2025 | 221 |
| August 2025 | 228 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Great Malvern 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 burglary (+27%). The largest falls were in drugs (-33%) and public order (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 936 | 27.1 | 0.79 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 380 | 11.0 | 0.72 | -10% |
| Shoplifting | 320 | 9.3 | 1.12 | +4% |
| Other theft | 178 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +3% |
| Public order | 170 | 4.9 | 0.74 | -19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 161 | 4.7 | 0.69 | -16% |
| Burglary | 123 | 3.6 | 1.01 | +27% |
| Vehicle crime | 55 | 1.6 | 0.32 | -14% |
| Other crime | 50 | 1.4 | 0.69 | -11% |
| Drugs | 31 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -33% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 0.8 | 0.78 | +4% |
| Robbery | 19 | 0.6 | 0.41 | +111% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.4 | 0.46 | +18% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.2 | 0.12 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Great Malvern
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Great Malvern recorded 936 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 37.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Great Malvern
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Great Malvern recorded 380 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 15.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Great Malvern
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Great Malvern recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 13.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Great Malvern
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Great Malvern recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Great Malvern
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Great Malvern recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Great Malvern
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Great Malvern recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Great Malvern
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Great Malvern recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Great Malvern
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Great Malvern recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Great Malvern
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Great Malvern recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Great Malvern
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Great Malvern recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Great Malvern
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Great Malvern recorded 26 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 4% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Great Malvern
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Great Malvern recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 111% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Great Malvern
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Great Malvern recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Great Malvern
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Great Malvern recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Great Malvern, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Great Malvern.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Great Malvern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kempsey | 304 | 54.7 | -23% |
| Worcester | 11,879 | 113.8 | +59% |
| Ledbury | 540 | 54.9 | -23% |
| Fernhill Heath | 210 | 41.5 | -42% |
| Pershore | 825 | 93.6 | +31% |
| Tewkesbury | 1,178 | 86.2 | +20% |
| Droitwich Spa | 1,867 | 76.4 | +7% |
| Newent | 426 | 82.7 | +16% |
6 areas within Great Malvern, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Link had the highest rate (106.5 per 1,000) and West the lowest (40.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Link | Neighbourhood | 6,392 | 681 | 106.5 |
| Pickersleigh | Neighbourhood | 3,501 | 364 | 104.0 |
| Great Malvern | Neighbourhood | 4,541 | 359 | 79.1 |
| Barnards Green | Neighbourhood | 9,645 | 633 | 65.6 |
| Upper Howsell | Neighbourhood | 1,937 | 123 | 63.5 |
| West | Neighbourhood | 6,882 | 281 | 40.8 |
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 Great Malvern over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 135 |
| On or near Parking Area | 133 |
| On or near Roman Way | 105 |
| On or near Langland Close | 56 |
| On or near The Haysfield | 40 |
| On or near Bellevue Terrace | 38 |
| On or near Martin Close | 36 |
| On or near Pickersleigh Close | 36 |
| On or near St Ann'S Road | 36 |
| On or near Kestrel Close | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Great Malvern 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 | 868 | 35.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 468 | 19.0% |
| Not recorded | 380 | 15.4% |
| Under investigation | 325 | 13.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 141 | 5.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 126 | 5.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 75 | 3.0% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 17 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.1% |
Great Malvern has an estimated population of 34,519. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Great Malvern sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Great Malvern |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.1% |
| Social rented homes | 19.2% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 4.7% |
Is Great Malvern a safe place to live?
Great Malvern recorded 71.5 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 Great Malvern?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 936 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (380).
Is crime in Great Malvern going up or down?
Recorded crime in Great Malvern was down 3% on the year before: 2,469 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,541 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Great Malvern?
Great Malvern 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 Great Malvern. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.